250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-90-00-5.6

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-90-00-5.6 - Blue Crab

A. Harvest by Rhode Island residents only: The harvest of blue crabs by non residents is prohibited (R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-7-15).

B. Minimum size: Five inches (5") as measured across the shell from tip to tip of spike

C. Season: Open all year

D. Possession limit: Twenty-five (25) crabs

1. The possession limit is unlimited if harvested by a scoop or crab net, trot, or hand line.

E. No person shall take blue crabs from the waters of the State between the hours of sunset and sunrise (R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-7-15).

F. No person shall take, offer for sale, or possess at any time any female blue crab bearing eggs visible thereon or from which the egg pouch or bunion shall have been removed (R.I. Gen. Laws § 20-7-16).

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-90-00-5.6

Amended effective 5/8/2019
Amended effective 2/14/2020
Amended effective 1/5/2021
Amended effective 6/5/2022
Amended effective 4/28/2024
Amended effective 7/20/2024