Planktonic Fish Eggs and Larvae of Narragansett Bay1

Planktonic fish eggs and larvae were collected weekly at 4 stations in Narragansett Bay, over a period of one year from March 1957 to March 1958. Thirty‐six species of fish eggs and larvae were identified. The peak in spawning activity occurred from late May through mid‐August. The peak of fish egg production occurred in June and July, and the period of low abundance occurred between September and February. Peaks of larval abundance were found in July and August and again in January and March. Deeper areas in the Bay contained greater concentrations and a greater variety of species than did the shallow areas.