Rules · NH · 2 species
New Hampshire saltwater fishing rules
Recreational size, bag and season for Seacoast, Great Bay and the Piscataqua, from New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Open as of Oct 13, 2026: striped bass, bluefish.
| Species | Size | Bag | Season | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped bassChecked Oct 10, 2026 · STALE | 28" to less than 31" total length (slot) | 1 fish per day | No closed season (open year-round) | Openas of Oct 13 |
| BluefishChecked Oct 10, 2026 · STALE | No minimum size stated | 5 fish per day (7 per day from a licensed saltwater for-hire vessel) | No closed season stated | Openas of Oct 13 |
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New Hampshire portsPortsmouth / Rye Harbor