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Fishing in New Hampshire
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Fishing regulations in New Hampshire
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Fishing regulations in New Hampshire can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Striped bass as of April 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Head and tail must be intact while on or leaving the waters or shores of the state except may possess up to 2 fillets with skin intact if also possess fish rack > 28" and less than 31" TL with head/tail intact that fillets came from.
Gaffing is prohibited.
Culling is prohibited.
No sale of striped bass allowed, regardless of origin.
Non-offset, corrodible circle hooks required if angling with bait. For more information, see Striped Bass and Circle Hooks
Morone saxatilis
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