New Hampshire state waters, out to 3 miles
Non-offset corrodible circle hooks required with bait; limit raised from 3/5 to 5/7 in mid-2026.
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
Chopper jaw full of visible teeth, greenish back, forked tail; snapping at everything. More on the bluefish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for bluefish in New Hampshire?
No size limit.
How many bluefish can you keep in New Hampshire?
5 fish/day (7 on for-hire vessels).
When is bluefish season in New Hampshire?
Open year-round.
What is the New Hampshire record bluefish?
21 lb, Great Bay, Durham (1975).
How current is this New Hampshire bluefish 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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