New Hampshire state waters, out to 3 miles
Length does not include tail filament.
NH F&G 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
New Hampshire state record
NH Fish & Game Verified Record Saltwater Fish · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Blue-black with pale barred cheeks; big males show a blue nape hump and fin trailers. More on the black sea bass page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for black sea bass in New Hampshire?
16.5 in TL min. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many black sea bass can you keep in New Hampshire?
4 fish/day.
When is black sea bass season in New Hampshire?
Open year-round.
What is the New Hampshire record black sea bass?
2 lb 14.88 oz, Little Bay, Newington (2016).
How current is this New Hampshire black sea bass 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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