- 3 Ft. Wetherill Rd.
- Jamestown, RI 02835
- Phone: 1-401-423-1923
- Fax: 1-401-423-1925
- DEM.MarineFisheries@dem.ri.gov
- Directions
The Division of Marine Fisheries headquarters is located at Ft. Wetherill in Jamestown, RI. The facility was created by refurbishing the existing historic buildings present at the fort. Its location provides easy access to Narragansett Bay and surrounding waters, and boasts a spectacular view. The Marine Fisheries Section also maintains the Coastal Fisheries Laboratory in South Kingstown, RI on Point Judith Pond. The lab is used as a platform for research and monitoring in the coastal ponds, shellfish restoration, aquatic education, and is home of the Access Point Angler Intercept Survey (APAIS) program.
The mission of RI DMF is to manage and enhance Rhode Island’s marine resources and habitats through sound science, informed management decisions, and education. For more information on RI DMF and our mission please see our Strategic Plan
RFP for the Redevelopment of the Lighthouse Inn Parcels in Galilee DEM and the property's current leaseholder, PRI X LP, are offering a request for proposals (RFP) to redevelop the five-acre parcels of land in Galilee now occupied by the Lighthouse Inn. Particular attention will be paid to bids clearly describing how prospective projects meet the needs and interests of the commercial fishing industry, local population, Town of Narragansett, and State of Rhode Island. Responses to the RFP must be submitted by Nov. 15, 2021 Learn more.
Providence River Shellfish Management Area: Open from 8:00AM to 11:00AM on December 13, 20, and 27. If the area is closed on any of the dates due to water quality impairment, the area shall open on the first available weekday following the respective open date, notwithstanding closures due to water quality impairment.
Greenwich Bay Shellfish Management Area: Open from 8:00AM to 12:00PM on December 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29. If any of these dates prior to December 21 are closed due to water quality impairment December 23 and 30 will open for harvest.
Bissel Cove Shellfish Management Area: Open from 8:00AM to 12:00PM on December 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30.
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