New Hampshire state waters, out to 3 miles
19 in minimum applies if taken in federal waters.
NH F&G 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Atlantic codBarbel and square tail. Tell them apart
HaddockBlack line and thumbprint. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
New Hampshire state record
NH Fish & Game Verified Record Saltwater Fish · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Olive-green cod cousin with a straight pale lateral line, slightly undershot jaw, and forked tail; outfights both cousins. More on the pollock page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Pollock in other states7 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for pollock in New Hampshire?
No size limit in state waters.
How many pollock can you keep in New Hampshire?
No bag limit.
When is pollock season in New Hampshire?
Open year-round.
What is the New Hampshire record pollock?
47 lb, Atlantic Ocean, Portsmouth (1981).
How current is this New Hampshire pollock 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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