New Hampshire state waters, out to 3 miles
SizePossession prohibited
BagPossession prohibited
SeasonClosed year-round
NH F&G 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Rows of bony armor scutes, a shark-like tail, and a vacuum-hose snout with barbels — a dinosaur. More on the Atlantic sturgeon page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask2
Can you keep Atlantic sturgeon in New Hampshire?
No. Harvest is prohibited in New Hampshire. Release it in the water where you can.
How current is this New Hampshire Atlantic sturgeon 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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