Can I Keep?Goosefish (monkfish) Regulations in New Hampshire (2026)
Lophius americanus
Recreational goosefish (monkfish) rules in New Hampshire saltwater, as published by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Marine Division. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
17 in minimum
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Recreational Goosefish (monkfish) rules in New Hampshire
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- (a) No person shall take or possess goosefish ( Lophius americanus ) less than 17 inches total length or goosefish tails less than 11 inches as measured from the anterior portion of the fourth cephalic dorsal spine to the end of the caudal fin.
Quick answers
What is the goosefish (monkfish) size limit in New Hampshire?
(a) No person shall take or possess goosefish ( Lophius americanus ) less than 17 inches total length or goosefish tails less than 11 inches as measured from the anterior portion of the fourth cephalic dorsal spine to the end of the caudal fin..
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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.