Winter flounder Regulations in New Hampshire (2026)

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Recreational winter 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

12 inches minimum total length (Table 603.02 Recreational Size Limits)

Bag limit

8 per person

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Recreational Winter flounder rules in New Hampshire

Where: Statewide
Size limit: 12 inches minimum total length (Table 603.02 Recreational Size Limits)
Bag limit: (k) The recreational fishing daily limit for winter flounder shall be no more than 8 winter flounder.

(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.

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Commercial rules

Show 1 commercial rule

Where: Statewide
Size limit: 12 inches minimum total length (Table 603.01 Commercial Size Limits)

(l) Persons only licensed to commercially take finfish, under RSA 211:49-a and RSA 211:49-b, shall be restricted to daily limits per vessel, in accordance with the weight limits for federally permitted, limited access vessels pursuant to 50 CFR §648.87(c)(2)(ii)(A), for sector vessels, or 50 CFR §648.86, for common pool vessels and non-federally permitted vessels in state waters.

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Quick answers

What is the winter flounder size limit in New Hampshire?

12 inches minimum total length (Table 603.02 Recreational Size Limits).

How many winter flounder can I keep in New Hampshire?

(k) The recreational fishing daily limit for winter flounder shall be no more than 8 winter flounder..

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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.