Coastal NH - Marine Resources

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

• New Hampshire Candidates Sought for New England Fishery Management Council
• Public Informational Meeting Regarding North Atlantic Right Whales and Human Activity on January 10
• Proposed Atlantic Menhaden Rules for 2019
• New Shellfish Harvest Closures in Little Bay and the Bellamy River from October 2018 through March 2019
• New Rules for Atlantic Menhaden Harvesters and Dealers
• 2018 State of Our Estuaries Report

 

Marine Permit and License Applications

 

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

 

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.