Freshwater Fishing Season Set to Open on Saturday
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Freshwater Fishing Season Set to Open on Saturday
The two locations are Potter Hill Landing in Ashaway and two areas on the Ten Mile River in East Providence. Overall, 80,000 brook, brown, and rainbow trout will be released into ponds and streams across Rhode Island.
For a complete list of stocked waters, click here.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST“Rhode Island is fortunate to have so many incredible parks, lakes, and places where families like ours can enjoy nature and get active. What better way to spend a Saturday and reconnect as a family than to go fishing and enjoy a day on the lake. Getting outside and eating well are so important to leading a healthy life. Opening Day is a great opportunity for children to experience the joys of fishing and the satisfaction of catching nutritious food themselves," said First Gentleman Andy Moffit.
Fishing Helps the RI Economy
Opening day officially begins at 6 a.m. on Saturday and is expected to attracted more than 20,000 anglers this season. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, there are approximately 175,000 recreational anglers (ages 16+) and recreational fishing contributes over $130 million to the economy each year.
According to the Outdoor Industry Association, outdoor recreation in Rhode Island generates $2.4 billion in consumer spending and supports 24,000 jobs.
"Opening Day has a long tradition in Rhode Island. It’s a time when families come together at their favorite fishing hole to share the thrill of reeling in a trout and to recharge and connect with nature. Freshwater fishing is an important part of our culture and economy in Rhode Island, and we’re proud to support it through our stocking program. We are also proud this year to add three new locations and offer a children-only fishing derby, so more families can experience our beautiful freshwaters and have fun catching a hearty rainbow trout. I hope anglers of all ages will grab a fishing pole and venture out on Saturday morning. See you out there," said DEM Director Janet Coit.
Activities for Children
There will be several ponds that are open to young anglers only this weekend.
On Saturday, a children’s fishing derby will be held at Pondarosa Park Pond in Little Compton. And on Saturday and Sunday, fishing in Cass Pond in Woonsocket, Slater Park Pond in Pawtucket, and Ponderosa Park Pond in Little Compton will be reserved for children 14 years and under.
Click here for more information.
Safety
The DEM provides the following safety tips for those going out on opening day:
- Stand back from the shoreline and be aware of surroundings.
- If fishing from a boat, always wear a life jacket, and ensure boats are seaworthy before going out on the water. Avoid drinking alcohol while operating a boat.
- Remain in the boat at all times; water temperatures are low and risk of drowning due to the effects of cold water is high.
- If the boat capsizes, remain with the boat where you are more likely to be seen by rescuers; swim for shore only if wearing a life jacket, if the likelihood of rescue is low, or if you are close to shore and not able to climb back into or on top of the boat.
Requirement
A current fishing license and a Trout Conservation Stamp are required to keep or possess a trout. The daily creel and possession limit for trout is five from April 9 through November 30 2016.
For more information, click here.
25 Reasons to Look Forward to Spring
Newport Craft Beer Festival
The 4th annual Newport Craft Beer Festival is set for Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30th at Newport Storm Brewery.
The event will bring in brewers from as far away as California and as close as Newport.
it is a 21+ celebration.
Click here for more information.
Easter Egg Hunts
Easter is a great holiday. It is always great to spend time with friends and family and of course for those with kids, it's a great day for Easter egg hunts in the back yard.
Happy Easter.
No More Winter Coats
Not having to put on a big bulky winter jacket to go outside is definitly to a reason to look forward to winter.
Those big coats just take up so much room everywhere. Put those in the closet and say good riddance.
Going For Walks/Runs Outside Without Shivering
You can go outside and go for a walk or a run with out shivering the entire time.
Playing Golf
Tee it up at your local course and dive right in to golf season.
The Spring is a great time to get warmed up and get some swings in before the heart of the season hits in the summer.
Enjoy being back out on the course. Save the super serious golf for the summer.
Apirl Fools Day
April Fools Day is always an exciting day because you never know what pranks are going to be pulled.
Better start planning what pranks you are going to pull now.
Playing Tennis
Time to break those rackets out and hit out door courts because Tennis season is here.
No need to go hard right away, ease into the season.
Have a great Tennis season.
Planting Flowers
Get the gardening tools ready because gardening season is just about here.
Head to your local garden shop, find the best flowers you can and plant away.
Summer is Next
A reason to look forward to Spring?
Because summer is next and soon we will all be sitting by the pool with a summer cocktail.
Lower Heating Bills
As winter will come to a close New Englanders could look forward to spending less money on heating bills. Although the bitter cold is hitting New England hard, and also therefore hitting their wallets hard, this brutal cold streak will soon come to an end and we'll be able to turn down our thermostats save some cash.
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Sun Dresses
Sun dresses. Sun Dresses. Sun Dresses. With the approach of spring, it means that sundresses are almost back! Sundresses are a fun way to show off how hard you've been working to keep the weight off all winter long.
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The Masters
The premier golf tournament of the season, The Masters at Augusta National.
The tournament almost never fails to live up to the hype and the final Sunday is must watch television. It might be the best Sunday in sports.
Can Jordan Spieth win again?
Bicycling
Once the streets are clear of ice and snow and the temperatures rise, one of the most fun things to do in New England is to jump on a bike and go for a nice long ride. There are plenty of bike paths to explore at your leisure, and many cities like Providence, Boston, and Worcester are beginning to make city streets much more bike friendly.
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Boston Marathon
The 120th running of the Boston Marathontakes place on Patriots' Day. Catch the the annual Red Sox early Patriots Day game vs. Baltimore, then head down to Boylston St to cheer on the runnners. It's a Boston and New England tradition.
No More Snow
While this winter was not all that bad as far as snow is concerned, it will be nice to know it is gone for awhile and there is no need to worry about it.
Well... we can only hope.
NCAA Tournament
There is no better sporting event then the NCAA Tournament, turning March into madness.
This year's tournament has already seen some crazy upsets and it just started.
Hope everyone's bracket is still alive.
Boating
One ritual of the spring that many New Englanders are looking forward to is getting the boat back in the water. After the brutal winter we've had, boaters are chomping at the bit to get back on the water and enjoy our awesome waterfronts and bays.
Boston Calling Music Fest
Boston Calling, the first New England music festival of the season kicks off in downtown Boston on the weekend of May 27 and 28. The festival features performances from Elle King, The Front Bottoms and Robyn.
Click here for more information.
NBA Playoffs
The NBA playoffs are right around the corner and the Boston Celtics are in contention to get one of the top seeds in the Eastern Conference and have home court advantage in at least the first round.
Gear up for the playoffs.
Fishing Season
Get your rods and reels ready because with the approach of warmer weather comes the return of fishing seasons. While some New England states allow for fishing year round, many New England states have opening days for trout fishing that begin in early April. Although there is still a plentiful amount of snow on the ground, fishing season is right around the corner.
photo credit: Grand River Conservation Authority/Flickr
Baseball Season
Nothing says Spring and soon to be summer like the return of the Major League Baseball Season.
The Red Sox acquired super star pitcher David Price in the off season and will look to make one more run at a title in David Ortiz's final season.
Road Trip!
Say goodbye to the black ice, the five foot snow drifts, and (hopefully) the potholes. As the ice melts and we reclaim our streets from the snow, we're looking forward to rolling down our windows and going for a cruise.
Spring Vacation
Get away from the hustle and bustle of the world and take a sping vacation and relax.
Maybe to a spa, Block Island, Newport? If none of those options work for you, there are plenty to of others to choose from.
NHL Playoffs
There really is nothing better than the NHL Playoffs, nothing.
The games are so intense and so nerve wracking that you literally can't leave the couch.
The playoffs are just a couple of weeks away and the Bruins are gearing up for another Cup run.
1st Annual Spring Festival at Purple Cat Winery
The Purple Cat Winery will host the first annual Spring Festival which will include live music, food trucks, face painting, kids bouncy house, wine tastings, indoor and outdoor vendors as well as local artisans
Click here for more information.
