New Hampshire state waters, out to 3 miles
Sale is prohibited.
NH F&G 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Yellow perchGold with dark vertical bars. Tell them apartNot listed by New Hampshire: the default applies (No size limit, no bag limit).
Striped bassLonger, with unbroken stripes. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Silvery with an olive back and no bars; deep, compressed body; spiny and soft dorsal fins joined at the base. More on the white perch page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
White perch in other states5 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for white perch in New Hampshire?
No size limit.
How many white perch can you keep in New Hampshire?
25 per day.
When is white perch season in New Hampshire?
Year-round.
How current is this New Hampshire white perch 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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