Sailfish Regulations in New Hampshire (2026)

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

Size limit

57 in minimum

Bag limit

(d) Possession shall be limited to one billfish per trip.

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Recreational Sailfish rules in New Hampshire

Where: Statewide
Size limit: (b) The minimum sizes shall be 99 inches for blue marlin, 66 inches for white marlin and 57 inches for sailfish. The lengths shall be measured from the tip of the lower jaw to the fork of the tail.
Bag limit: (d) Possession shall be limited to one billfish per trip.
Possession: (d) Possession shall be limited to one billfish per trip.

(a) No person shall take or possess blue or white marlin, sailfish and longbill spearfish except by angling.
(c) The sale of blue or white marlin, sailfish and longbill spearfish shall be prohibited.
(e) For the purpose of this section, fish taken by angling shall be for personal use only, and not to be sold, and "angling" shall be defined as in RSA 207:1, I, except that more than one hook may be attached to a line.

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Quick answers

What is the sailfish size limit in New Hampshire?

(b) The minimum sizes shall be 99 inches for blue marlin, 66 inches for white marlin and 57 inches for sailfish. The lengths shall be measured from the tip of the lower jaw to the fork of the tail..

How many sailfish can I keep in New Hampshire?

(d) Possession shall be limited to one billfish 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.