Can I Keep?Salt water smelt Regulations in New Hampshire (2026)
Recreational salt water smelt rules in New Hampshire saltwater, as published by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Marine Division. Last checked November 7, 2026.
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(b) The daily limit for salt water smelt, taken by any method from…
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Recreational Salt water smelt rules in New Hampshire
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- (b) The daily limit for salt water smelt, taken by any method from coastal and estuarine waters, shall be 4 quarts liquid measure of whole, head and tail intact, smelt.
- (a) Taking of salt water smelt, by use of net or weir, shall not be permitted between March 1 and December 15, in the waters under the jurisdiction of the state which lie inland of the so-called Memorial Bridge in Portsmouth.
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How many salt water smelt can I keep in New Hampshire?
(b) The daily limit for salt water smelt, taken by any method from coastal and estuarine waters, shall be 4 quarts liquid measure of whole, head and tail intact, smelt..
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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.