Can I Keep?American eel Regulations in New Hampshire (2026)
Anguilla rostrata
Recreational american eel rules in New Hampshire saltwater, as published by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Marine Division. Last checked November 7, 2026.
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Recreational American eel rules in New Hampshire
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- (a) No person shall take or possess American eels ( Anquilla rostrata ) less than 9 inches.
- Bag limit
- (c) No recreational anglers shall possess more than 25 American eels for bait purposes. For purposes of this paragraph, recreational angler shall include other persons such as crew members involved in charter employment or in a fishing party.
- Possession
- (c) No recreational anglers shall possess more than 25 American eels for bait purposes. For purposes of this paragraph, recreational angler shall include other persons such as crew members involved in charter employment or in a fishing party.
- (b) No person shall take American eels, other than by angling, without obtaining the permit specified in Fis 609.01.
- (d) No person shall take American eels ( Anguilla rostrata ) with a pot or trap that has a mesh size less than ½ inches throughout the pot or trap.
Quick answers
What is the american eel size limit in New Hampshire?
(a) No person shall take or possess American eels ( Anquilla rostrata ) less than 9 inches..
How many american eel can I keep in New Hampshire?
(c) No recreational anglers shall possess more than 25 American eels for bait purposes. For purposes of this paragraph, recreational angler shall include other persons such as crew members involved in charter employment or in a fishing party..
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Source: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Marine Division. Most anglers need a New Hampshire saltwater license or registry: get one here.