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Striped bass fishing in New Hampshire

New Hampshire offers opportunities to target striped bass, which migrate between freshwater rivers and coastal waters depending on the season.

Types of Striped bass in New Hampshire

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Latest Striped bass fishing reports in New Hampshire

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White perch

Ossipee Lake

10 in · 1 lb

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Striped bass

Merrimack River

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White perch

Big Island Pond

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Striped bass

Piscataqua River

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Striped bass

Piscataqua River

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Striped bass

Piscataqua River

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Striped bass

Hampton Harbor Inlet

38 in · 18 lb

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Striped bass

Blackwater River

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Striped bass

Great Bay

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White perch

Contoocook Lake

12 in · 1 lb

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Regulations for Striped bass in New Hampshire

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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 July 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Min size

28"

Max size

31"

Measurement

Total Length
Restrictions & requirements
Additional information

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

Synonyms

Morone saxatilis

Regulations for

44°00′4.5″N 71°33′57.7″W
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FAQ

🎣 What Striped bass species can you catch in New Hampshire?
Anglers in New Hampshire commonly catch several Striped bass species, including Striped bass and White perch, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many rivers and streams, lakes throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
📍 Where are the best places to catch Striped bass in New Hampshire?
Striped bass are caught in rivers and streams, lakes throughout New Hampshire. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Connecticut River, Merrimack River, and Lake Winnipesaukee.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Striped bass have recently been caught.