Can I Keep?Summer flounder Regulations in New Hampshire (2026)
Paralichthys dentatus
Recreational summer flounder rules in New Hampshire saltwater, as published by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Marine Division. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
15 inches minimum total length (Table 603.02 Recreational Size Limits)
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Recreational Summer flounder rules in New Hampshire
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 15 inches minimum total length (Table 603.02 Recreational Size Limits)
- (a) For the purposes of this section, “recreational fishing” means the taking of fish by angling and spearfishing for personal use only and which are not sold.
- (e) Fillets of all groundfish species that are skinned shall retain at least 2 square inches of contiguous skin intact that enable the identification of fish species.
- (d) Summer flounder shall only be taken by recreational fishing.
Quick answers
What is the summer flounder size limit in New Hampshire?
15 inches minimum total length (Table 603.02 Recreational Size Limits).
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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.