The summer crowds have packed up, the autumn air has turned crisp, and Rhode Island ports are quietly delivering some of the finest catches of the year. From late-season quahogs to peak-harvest oysters and fresh-off-the-boat finfish, fall is prime time to eat local catches and celebrate National Seafood Month.
Established by Congress in 1990, National Seafood Month recognizes the importance of seafood consumption, supports local fishing communities, and encourages sustainable seafood choices. When choosing Rhode Island seafood, you are practicing one of the simplest ways to eat sustainably by reducing food miles and lowering the carbon footprint associated with transportation and the broader seafood supply chain. When you purchase local seafood, you are also investing in local communities, working waterfronts, and helping to keep Rhode Island’s roots in seafood strong and alive.
Seafood is a big part of Ocean State culture. Rhode Island’s commercial fishing industry has a history that goes back more than 350 years, with Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island Sound, and Block Island Sound supporting local communities since the 1630’s. Today, Rhode Island has 25 active fishing ports, 1074 active commercial fishing licenses, 518 commercial quahoggers, and more than 80 aquaculture farms. In 2025, RI fishermen landed 70.7 million pounds of seafood, worth $87.1 million at the dock, representing more than 100 species. With more than 170 Rhode Island Seafood partner restaurants, markets, and other venues, our local seafood community is keeping our state’s proud fishing legacy alive, one satisfying bite at a time.
Rhode Island Seafood’s third annual bingo card is the perfect excuse to try something new, eat local, and have fun along the way. Ready, set, seafood!
Valid October 1-31, 2026.
Card expires 10-31-26.
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