Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the recipe-card-blocks-by-wpzoom domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131

Deprecated: Return type of FS_Key_Value_Storage::offsetExists($k) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetExists(mixed $offset): bool, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-content/plugins/the-events-calendar/common/vendor/freemius/includes/managers/class-fs-key-value-storage.php on line 309

Deprecated: Return type of FS_Key_Value_Storage::offsetGet($k) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-content/plugins/the-events-calendar/common/vendor/freemius/includes/managers/class-fs-key-value-storage.php on line 317

Deprecated: Return type of FS_Key_Value_Storage::offsetSet($k, $v) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-content/plugins/the-events-calendar/common/vendor/freemius/includes/managers/class-fs-key-value-storage.php on line 301

Deprecated: Return type of FS_Key_Value_Storage::offsetUnset($k) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-content/plugins/the-events-calendar/common/vendor/freemius/includes/managers/class-fs-key-value-storage.php on line 313

Deprecated: Return type of FS_Key_Value_Storage::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-content/plugins/the-events-calendar/common/vendor/freemius/includes/managers/class-fs-key-value-storage.php on line 328

Deprecated: Return type of FS_Key_Value_Storage::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-content/plugins/the-events-calendar/common/vendor/freemius/includes/managers/class-fs-key-value-storage.php on line 339

Deprecated: Return type of FS_Key_Value_Storage::key() should either be compatible with Iterator::key(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-content/plugins/the-events-calendar/common/vendor/freemius/includes/managers/class-fs-key-value-storage.php on line 350

Deprecated: Return type of FS_Key_Value_Storage::valid() should either be compatible with Iterator::valid(): bool, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-content/plugins/the-events-calendar/common/vendor/freemius/includes/managers/class-fs-key-value-storage.php on line 362

Deprecated: Return type of FS_Key_Value_Storage::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-content/plugins/the-events-calendar/common/vendor/freemius/includes/managers/class-fs-key-value-storage.php on line 375

Deprecated: Return type of FS_Key_Value_Storage::count() should either be compatible with Countable::count(): int, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-content/plugins/the-events-calendar/common/vendor/freemius/includes/managers/class-fs-key-value-storage.php on line 389

Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131

Deprecated: version_compare(): Passing null to parameter #2 ($version2) of type string is deprecated in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-content/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/lib/class-uagb-ast-block-templates.php on line 92

Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the the-events-calendar domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131

Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the wpforms-lite domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131

Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the wpforms-authorize-net domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131

Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the mesmerize domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131

Deprecated: Return type of ActionScheduler_DateTime::setTimezone($timezone) should either be compatible with DateTime::setTimezone(DateTimeZone $timezone): DateTime, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-content/plugins/wpforms/vendor/woocommerce/action-scheduler/classes/ActionScheduler_DateTime.php on line 60

Deprecated: Return type of ActionScheduler_DateTime::getOffset() should either be compatible with DateTime::getOffset(): int, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-content/plugins/wpforms/vendor/woocommerce/action-scheduler/classes/ActionScheduler_DateTime.php on line 48

Deprecated: Return type of ActionScheduler_DateTime::getTimestamp() should either be compatible with DateTime::getTimestamp(): int, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-content/plugins/wpforms/vendor/woocommerce/action-scheduler/classes/ActionScheduler_DateTime.php on line 27
The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association Deprecated: parse_str(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($string) of type string is deprecated in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-content/plugins/the-events-calendar/src/Tribe/Rewrite.php on line 640
class="home wp-singular page-template page-template-page-templates page-template-homepage page-template-page-templateshomepage-php page page-id-5 wp-theme-highlight-pro tribe-no-js mesmerize-front-page mesmerize-content-no-padding ">

The RISAA Foundation

Supporting sustainable fishing in RI.


Deprecated: stripos(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-content/plugins/stackable-ultimate-gutenberg-blocks/src/init.php on line 191

Deprecated: stripos(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-content/plugins/stackable-ultimate-gutenberg-blocks/src/init.php on line 202

Deprecated: strpos(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-content/plugins/stackable-ultimate-gutenberg-blocks/src/fonts.php on line 42

Deprecated: strpos(): Passing null to parameter #1 ($haystack) of type string is deprecated in /home/t783kqc6is44/public_html/testing.risaa.org/wp-content/plugins/stackable-ultimate-gutenberg-blocks/src/fonts.php on line 42
About us

Supporting RI saltwater fishing

The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association is a nonprofit organization, created to provide a forum for recreational saltwater anglers; to provide education to members and the public concerning fishing techniques, improved catches, and overall enjoyment of fishing; to foster sportsmanship; to support marine conservation and sound management of fisheries resources; and provide a unified voice to preserve and protect the rights, traditions and the future of recreational fishing in Rhode Island.

JOIN TODAY

RISAA Leadership

The association’s day-to-day operations are managed by our executive director, Capt. Greg Vespe. The board is led by Dawn Filliatreault Wood assisted by Capt. Richard Hittinger. Many additional voulenteers enable our organization to operate effectively – please visit the about us page for a full list.

Capt. Greg Vespe

Executive Director

A ten year member or RISAA, Greg became the executive director of our organization during the fall of 2021.  Considered one of RI’s top anglers, Greg has presented seminars for RISAA and other local clubs as well as multiple presentations at the New England Saltwater Fishing Show.

Dawn Filliatreault Wood

President

Dawn has been a RISAA member for 14 years and is now serving her fourth year on the board and first year as the President. She serves as Chair of the Education Committee, Chair of the Membership/Welcome Committee and is a member of the Legislative, and New England Saltwater Fishing Show committees. 

Capt. Richard Hittinger

1st Vice President

Rich is now in his 15th year as an officer. He is chairman of the RISAA Legislative and Artificial Reefs Committees. He also serves on the Political Action Committee and Youth Fishing Camp committee. Rich represents RISAA on several state fisheries and environmental groups.

© 2025 The Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association. Built using WordPress and Highlight Theme.