New Hampshire fishing forecast
Tides, wind and the best bite windows for 2 saltwater spots. A short but fishy coast around Portsmouth and Hampton.
What's biting now Fall
Striped bass and mackerel before the water cools.
Other seasons
- Winter: Slow - very little inshore saltwater fishing.
- Spring: Striped bass arrive late in spring.
- Summer: Striped bass, mackerel and bluefish around Portsmouth and Hampton.
General seasonal patterns - always check local reports and the official rules.
Fish you can catch in New Hampshire7 kinds, A to Z. Tap one to see where it's caught. A guide from state wildlife agency species lists - seasons vary.
Where the spots are in New HampshireTap a dot to open that spot. Colour = today's bite outlook.
New Hampshire Seacoast
About fishing in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Seacoast
Portsmouth and Hampton Harbor: the Piscataqua River, harbor jetties and rocky shore.
Common catches: Striped bass, mackerel, bluefish and flounder.
Always check the official rules before you keep any fish: New Hampshire Fish and Game - saltwater rules.
New Hampshire guides
