New Hampshire state waters, out to 3 miles
Recreational take allowed; commercial take prohibited in state waters; head, fins, and tail attached through landing.
NH F&G 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Shortfin makoNo white dorsal patch, single keel. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Stocky cold-water mako cousin — white patch on the first dorsal's rear tip and a second small tail keel. More on the porbeagle page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for porbeagle in New Hampshire?
No size limit.
How many porbeagle can you keep in New Hampshire?
No bag limit. Counts toward the Blue/Thresher/Porbeagle Sharks aggregate.
When is porbeagle season in New Hampshire?
Open year-round.
How current is this New Hampshire porbeagle 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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