Can I Keep?Whale shark Regulations in New Hampshire (2026)
Rhincodon typus
Recreational whale shark 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
(a) No person shall take, land, or possess the following species of…
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Recreational Whale shark rules in New Hampshire
- Where
- Statewide
- Bag limit
- (a) No person shall take, land, or possess the following species of sharks in state waters:
- Season
- (a) No person shall take, land, or possess the following species of sharks in state waters:
- (g) Persons recreational fishing via angling for sharks with bait must only use non-offset, corrodible circle hooks.
- (f) The head, fins, and tail of all shark species shall remain attached to the carcass through landing.
Quick answers
How many whale shark can I keep in New Hampshire?
(a) No person shall take, land, or possess the following species of sharks in state waters:.
When is whale shark season in New Hampshire?
(a) No person shall take, land, or possess the following species of sharks in state waters:. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
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- Atlantic mackerel
- Atlantic menhaden
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- Basking shark
- Bigeye sand tiger shark
- Bigeye sixgill shark
- Bigeye thresher shark
- Bignose shark
- Blue marlin
- Bluefish
- Bluntnose sixgill shark
- Caribbean sharpnose shark
- Dusky shark
- Galapagos shark
- Longbill spearfish
- Longfin mako shark
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.