New Hampshire state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
BagNo bag limit
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
Finning prohibited.
NH F&G 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
White spots on gray, a spine before each dorsal, no anal fin. More on the spiny dogfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for spiny dogfish in New Hampshire?
No size limit.
How many spiny dogfish can you keep in New Hampshire?
No bag limit.
When is spiny dogfish season in New Hampshire?
Open year-round.
How current is this New Hampshire spiny dogfish 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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