New Hampshire Fish and Game Department

Guardian of the state's fish, wildlife, and marine resources.

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Coastal NH - Marine Resources

Buy Your NH Recreational Saltwater License Online

Saltwater Fishing Digest

Saltwater Fishing License Requirement

All persons age 16 and older recreationally fishing in coastal and estuarine waters of the state must purchase a NH Saltwater Recreational Fishing License. This includes anglers, spearfishers and persons using other gear types who wish to take, possess, or transport marine finfish for personal use and which are not sold.

Coastal Focus

Marine Permit and License Applications

NH Saltwater Recreational Fishing License, including softshell clam and oyster (NH residents only)
Mail-in license applications

Maps

Habitat

Habitat Hotline Atlantic Annual updates on coastal fisheries habitat and partner projects.

Places to Visit

NH Fish and Game's Great Bay Discovery Center (Greenland)
Seacoast Science Center (Rye)

Marine Species in New Hampshire

Waters within 3 miles of New Hampshire's coast provide essential habitat for many species. Read about Saltwater Fish Species in NH.

Found a tagged lobster?

Learn how to report specially marked lobsters