New Hampshire state waters, out to 3 miles
All sea-run Atlantic salmon must be immediately released.
NH F&G 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
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Silver with X-shaped black spots above the lateral line and a slim tail wrist. More on the Atlantic salmon page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Can you keep Atlantic salmon in New Hampshire?
No. Harvest is prohibited in New Hampshire. Release it in the water where you can. All sea-run Atlantic salmon must be immediately released.
How current is this New Hampshire Atlantic salmon 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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