Regulations & Licenses

New Hampshire fishing license residency requirements and documentation rules define who qualifies for affordable resident rates.

New Hampshire residents with a 100 percent service-connected disability can learn how to obtain a free, permanent fishing license.

New Hampshire striped bass slot limits protect spawning populations and juvenile fish through size restrictions set by fisheries managers.

New Hampshire fishing regulations for Great Bay and the Atlantic Ocean clarify saltwater license requirements and federal rules for anglers.

Great Bay striped bass season dates, limits, and regulations help anglers fish legally and maintain a healthy population.

New Hampshire catch and release trout streams protect wild fish populations through rules requiring barbless hooks and wet hands.

New Hampshire fly fishing only regulations and legal tackle requirements protect sensitive wild trout populations in rivers and streams.

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department stocks over 600,000 brook, brown, and rainbow trout into public waters annually.

New Hampshire spring trout stocking schedules, water temperature factors, and online reports help anglers plan fishing trips.

The New Hampshire trout stocking report and map track brook trout, rainbow trout, and brown trout releases across state waters.