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REGULATIONS / NEW HAMPSHIRE

Striped Bass regulations

New Hampshire · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected New Hampshire saltwater reference subset is not a complete rulebook.

2026
SOURCENH Fish and Game marine fishing ↗UPDATED APRIL 15, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The NH Fish and Game page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.
LISTINGOPENListed open
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
Striped BassNo closed season. Fish must be at least 28 inches and less than 31 inches total length. Head and tail must remain intact except for the stated fillet/rack exception; gaffing and culling are prohibited; corrodible non-offset circle hooks are required when taking striped bass with bait.Listed open1 fish per day28"OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
1 fish per day
LISTED MIN SIZE
28 inches
LISTED MAX SIZE
Less than 31 inches
APPLICABILITY
No closed season. Fish must be at least 28 inches and less than 31 inches total length. Head and tail must remain intact except for the stated fillet/rack exception; gaffing and culling are prohibited; corrodible non-offset circle hooks are required when taking striped bass with bait.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Fis 603.08 Striped Bass; 2026 NH Saltwater Fishing Digest (NHFG-linked)

UPDATED April 15, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026

NH Fish and Game marine fishing ↗

The NH Fish and Game page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.

This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.