Agreed, RI makes it easy:

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If you already registered with National Saltwater Angler Registry Program you do not need to obtain a RI Saltwater Angler License to fish in RI marine waters. Please note the Federal Registry is not honored by all neighboring states, best to check ahead with any state you are visiting to determine their specific rules


New York

What is the cost of a recreational marine license?
Resident annual marine fishing license –$10
Resident 7-day marine fishing license –$8
Resident 1-day marine fishing license –$4
Resident lifetime marine fishing license – $150
Resident lifetime combination fishing and recreational fishing license - $450
Non-resident annual marine fishing license - $15
Non-resident 7-day marine fishing license - $10
Non-resident 1-day marine fishing license - $5


Are there any reciprocal license agreements with other states where marine waters form boundaries with other states?

Yes. If a state sharing a marine water boundary with New York has an active marine license** program and grants New York recreational marine fishing license holders fishing privileges in that state's portion of the boundary water(s), then New York grants the appropriately licensed anglers from that state the privilege to fish in the New York portion of the boundary water(s) without securing a New York recreational marine fishing license. The following waters are included in this reciprocal agreement:

Connecticut: those parts of Long Island Sound lying between New York and Connecticut

Rhode Island: those parts of Long Island Sound, Block Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean lying between Rhode Island and New York.

Note: the state has to issue a marine license. Participation in the federal registry alone does not qualify for the reciprocal agreement

If you're fishing south of boundary waters, say south of Fishers, Plum, Montauk, etc. you will need a NY license, somebody correct me if I'm wrong.....