Rhode Island Management for Albies and Bonito

Feb 13, 2026 https://saltwateredge.com/blogs/saltwater-edge/

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is holding a public comment period on new regulations for False Albacore and Atlantic Bonito. With over 900,000 combined directed trips in 2025, fishing pressure is shifting, and clear management is needed to prevent large-scale commercial exploitation. Anglers and guides are encouraged to support a precautionary framework, including a 16-inch minimum size limit and a commercial landing cap.