New Hampshire Fishing Size Limits
Legal minimum sizes and daily limits for fishing in New Hampshire. Updated for 2026.
New Hampshire Fish Size Limits
Complete guide to legal fish sizes in New Hampshire. Find minimum sizes, slot limits, and daily limits for all regulated species. Updated for 2026.
Fish Species
4
With Size Limits
3
No Size Limit
1
Updated
2026
Fish Size Limits
3 species with minimum size requirements in New Hampshire
| Species | Size Limit | Daily Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| | 12" minimum | 5 | - |
| | 12" minimum | 5 | - |
| | 6" minimum | 5 | - |
No Statewide Size Limit
Species with daily limits only (no minimum size)
| Species | Daily Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| | 2 | Landlocked salmon |
- Regulated species
- Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Salmon
- Minimum lengths
- Smallmouth Bass 12" minimum | Largemouth Bass 12" minimum | Brook Trout 6" minimum
- Daily-limit only
- Salmon
- Issuing agency
- New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Need the regulatory background? How fish size limits work covers minimums, slots, and proper measurement.
New Hampshire Fishing Regulations Overview
State fish and wildlife agency information
- Fish Species
- 4 species with regulations
- Species with Size Limits
-
- Smallmouth Bass
- Largemouth Bass
- Brook Trout
- Fish & Wildlife Agency
- New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Last verified: January 2026
New Hampshire Fishing Size Limits FAQ
Common questions about fish size regulations in New Hampshire
What is the bass size limit in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, smallmouth bass has a 12" minimum. The daily limit is 5. Check specific water body regulations as they may vary.
What is the trout size limit in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire trout regulations: 6" minimum. Daily limit is 5. Some waters may be catch-and-release only.
Which fish have size limits in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire enforces size limits on 3 species including: Smallmouth Bass (12" minimum), Largemouth Bass (12" minimum), Brook Trout (6" minimum). Always verify current regulations before fishing.
Which New Hampshire fish have daily limits but no size minimum?
One species is managed in New Hampshire by daily creel limit only: Salmon (2).
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