Can I Keep?Ocean pout Regulations in New Hampshire (2026)
Zoarces americanus
Recreational ocean pout rules in New Hampshire saltwater, as published by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Marine Division. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Bag limit
No harvest (0)
Season
(p) No person shall take or possess Atlantic wolffish, windowpane…
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Recreational Ocean pout rules in New Hampshire
- Where
- Statewide
- Bag limit
- (p) No person shall take or possess Atlantic wolffish, windowpane flounder, and ocean pout.
- Season
- (p) No person shall take or possess Atlantic wolffish, windowpane flounder, and ocean pout.
Quick answers
How many ocean pout can I keep in New Hampshire?
(p) No person shall take or possess Atlantic wolffish, windowpane flounder, and ocean pout..
When is ocean pout season in New Hampshire?
(p) No person shall take or possess Atlantic wolffish, windowpane flounder, and ocean pout.. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
More groundfish & flatfish in New Hampshire
- American plaice
- Atlantic cod
- Atlantic halibut
- Atlantic wolffish
- Goosefish (monkfish)
- Haddock
- Pollock
- Redfish
- Spiny dogfish
- Summer flounder
- Windowpane flounder
- Winter flounder
- Yellowtail flounder
All New Hampshire saltwater fishing regulations →
Source: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Marine Division. Most anglers need a New Hampshire saltwater license or registry: get one here.