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

• Buoy Line Modifications for Complying with the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan
• Consolidated Appropriations Act (CARES 2.0): Marine and Coastal Fisheries Assistance from COVID-19 Effects
• CARES Act: Marine and Coastal Fisheries Assistance from COVID-19 Effects
• Atlantic Herring Area 1A Zero Landing Days Notice
• Atlantic Herring Days Out Notice Effective November 6, 2022
• Avalonia Aquaculture Public Notice and Project Plan
• Avalonia Aquaculture Findings Letter
• Black Sea Bass Rules Proposal
• Vertical Lines Rules Proposal
• Nannie Island Shellfish Harvest Closure

Marine Permit and License Applications

 

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

 

New Hampshire Modifications to Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Lobster and Crab Vertical Line Fisheries Funds

• Spend Plan
• Cover Letter and Application
  • Applications must be received or postmarked by November 21, 2022
  • Pre-qualified applications will be mailed directly to the applicant

 

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.