14-04-2009, 07:02 AM
As an update to my earlier post I have found out a bit more info about the RI saltwater license. The latest to come out of the license advisory council and this is the way they appear to be leaning right now is that next year Rhode Island will have a Saltwater fishing license and the cost will only be $3. You will still have to participate in a survey each year and must have internet access to get the license, although some bait shops are considering putting together saltwater license computers for access. From what I understand the $3 license is just about a done deal they are working on administrative issues at this point. Other things also of note are that there was talk that RI would also accept any out of state saltwater fishing license as being compliant and you would not need to pay an additional $3 (I can't confirm or deny with any certainty). Also as a result a rumor has started that Mass may knock their license down to $10 to shorten the disparity between states. Although I reserve doubt as this is still in the negotiating stage and some of this may change I trust those who gave this report to me. So I am taking this as what will come.