Atlantic menhaden Regulations in New Hampshire (2026)

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

Bag limit

(f) Any person who possesses a recreational saltwater license…

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Recreational Atlantic menhaden rules in New Hampshire

Where: Statewide
Bag limit: (f) Any person who possesses a recreational saltwater license pursuant to RSA 214:9, XVI, may take, land and possess any quantity of Atlantic menhaden by rod and reel with hook and line or hand line for personal use as bait for angling purposes, and not for the purpose of sale.

(f) Any person who possesses a recreational saltwater license pursuant to RSA 214:9, XVI, may take, land and possess any quantity of Atlantic menhaden by rod and reel with hook and line or hand line for personal use as bait for angling purposes, and not for the purpose of sale.
(g) Any person who possesses a lobster license pursuant to RSA 211:18 may possess any quantity of Atlantic menhaden while in the normal conduct of tending lobster and crab pots.

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How many atlantic menhaden can I keep in New Hampshire?

(f) Any person who possesses a recreational saltwater license pursuant to RSA 214:9, XVI, may take, land and possess any quantity of Atlantic menhaden by rod and reel with hook and line or hand line for personal use as bait for angling purposes, and not for the purpose of sale..

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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.