Atlantic halibut Regulations in New Hampshire (2026)

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Recreational atlantic halibut rules in New Hampshire saltwater, as published by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Marine Division. Last checked November 7, 2026.

Size limit

41 inches minimum total length (Table 603.02 Recreational Size Limits)

Bag limit

(n) The possession limit for Atlantic halibut on all vessels shall be…

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Recreational Atlantic halibut rules in New Hampshire

Where: Statewide
Size limit: 41 inches minimum total length (Table 603.02 Recreational Size Limits)
Bag limit: (n) The possession limit for Atlantic halibut on all vessels shall be no more than one fish per trip.
Possession: (n) The possession limit for Atlantic halibut on all vessels shall be no more than one fish per trip.

(a) For the purposes of this section, “recreational fishing” means the taking of fish by angling and spearfishing for personal use only and which are not sold.
(e) Fillets of all groundfish species that are skinned shall retain at least 2 square inches of contiguous skin intact that enable the identification of fish species.
(o) Atlantic halibut shall have head and tail intact while on or leaving the waters of the state.

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Commercial rules

Show 1 commercial rule

Where: Statewide
Size limit: 41 inches minimum total length (Table 603.01 Commercial Size Limits)

(l) Persons only licensed to commercially take finfish, under RSA 211:49-a and RSA 211:49-b, shall be restricted to daily limits per vessel, in accordance with the weight limits for federally permitted, limited access vessels pursuant to 50 CFR §648.87(c)(2)(ii)(A), for sector vessels, or 50 CFR §648.86, for common pool vessels and non-federally permitted vessels in state waters.

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Quick answers

What is the atlantic halibut size limit in New Hampshire?

41 inches minimum total length (Table 603.02 Recreational Size Limits).

How many atlantic halibut can I keep in New Hampshire?

(n) The possession limit for Atlantic halibut on all vessels shall be no more than one fish per trip..

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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.