Fishing Regulations in New Hampshire
Size limits, bag limits, and seasons by species in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire Fish and Game manages the trout streams and ponds of the White Mountains, the lake trout and salmon of the big lakes, and bass waters statewide. Many trout waters carry their own seasons and rules, so confirm the regulations for your water before you keep a fish.
26 species with limits119 special regulation bodies of water
Notable waters
Contoocook River — From 2Connecticut LakeNewfound River — Area between West Shore Road and dam adjacent to Crescent StMerrymeeting River — From lower dam at Alton to Route 11 bridge at Alton BayMagalloway River — From the markers at the confluence with Sturtevant Stream to the markers at confluence of Umbagog LakeMagalloway River — All NH sections downstream to the markers at the confluence with Sturtevant StreamAshuelot River — Surry Mountain ReservoirBellamy River — Bellamy Reservoir
Statewide
Jan 1 – May 14, May 15 – Jun 15, Jun 16 – Dec 31 · Jan 1 - May 14
Daily bag5Possession10
Specific bodies of water may have special regulations.
Always confirm with the official state agency before keeping a fish. Regulations can change and local exceptions may apply.
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