New Hampshire state waters, out to 3 miles
Filleted groundfish must keep 2 square inches of skin for identification.
NH F&G 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Winter flounderSmall mouth, lateral line curved over the pectoral. Tell them apart
Summer flounderLeft-eyed, big-toothed. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Right-eyed flounder with a large mouth reaching below the eye and a nearly straight lateral line; rough reddish-brown to gray-brown back. More on the American plaice page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
American plaice in other states3 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for American plaice in New Hampshire?
14" TL min. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many American plaice can you keep in New Hampshire?
No bag limit.
When is American plaice season in New Hampshire?
Year-round.
How current is this New Hampshire American plaice rule?
Source: NH F&G 2026, last checked Sep 10, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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