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REGULATIONS / NEW HAMPSHIRE

Winter Flounder 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 1, 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
Winter FlounderNo closed season. Minimum total length 12 inches. Groundfish fillets that are skinned must retain at least 2 square inches of contiguous skin.Listed open8 fish per day12"OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
8 fish per day
LISTED MIN SIZE
12 inches
APPLICABILITY
No closed season. Minimum total length 12 inches. Groundfish fillets that are skinned must retain at least 2 square inches of contiguous skin.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Fis 603.09 Groundfish Restrictions; 2026 NH Saltwater Fishing Digest (NHFG-linked)

UPDATED April 1, 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.