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Atlantic mackerel Regulations in New Hampshire (2026)

Scomber scombrus

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

Limits differ by area — the summary below is the first published rule; see every rule underneath.

Bag limit
25 per person

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Recreational Atlantic mackerel rules in New Hampshire

Where
Statewide
Bag limit
(b) The recreational take or possession of Atlantic mackerel ( Scomber scombrus ) shall be no more than 25 per person per day, with the exception that a person angling from a licensed saltwater for hire fishing vessel may take or possess 50 Atlantic mackerel per day.

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Where
Anglers on a licensed saltwater for hire fishing vessel
Bag limit
(b) The recreational take or possession of Atlantic mackerel ( Scomber scombrus ) shall be no more than 25 per person per day, with the exception that a person angling from a licensed saltwater for hire fishing vessel may take or possess 50 Atlantic mackerel per day.

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Quick answers

How many atlantic mackerel can I keep in New Hampshire?

(b) The recreational take or possession of Atlantic mackerel ( Scomber scombrus ) shall be no more than 25 per person per day, with the exception that a person angling from a licensed saltwater for hire fishing vessel may take or possess 50 Atlantic mackerel per day. (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).

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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.