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How much is a fishing license in New Hampshire?

How much is a fishing license in New Hampshire?

NH Fishing and Hunting License Prices

License Type Annual Fee Annual Fee
Fishing (freshwater) $45.00 $63.00
1-day Fishing (freshwater) $10.00 $15.00
3-day Fishing (freshwater) N/A $28.00
7-day Fishing (freshwater) N/A $35.00

Can you ice fish trout pond in NH?

Opportunities for lake trout can be found in New Hampshire’s larger lakes. Lake trout waters have a defined ice fishing season of January 1 through March 31.

Can you fish in Maine with a NH license?

Do I need to buy a license from both Maine and New Hampshire? No. Your NH Recreational Saltwater Fishing License allows you to fish in NH, Maine and Massachusetts coastal and estuarine waters.

Can you hunt on your own land without a license in NH?

Resident of NH Landowners: Resident landowners hunting on their own land do not need to purchase the basic firearm license (they cannot hunt off their property without a license). However, they must purchase any other licenses such as archery, muzzleloader, turkey, etc.

How much is a NH saltwater fishing license?

$11
Saltwater Fishing: A NH Recreational Saltwater Fishing License is required, with a fee of $11, for individual anglers age 16 and older participating in recreational saltwater fishing for finfish from coastal and estuarine waters of New Hampshire (both residents and non-residents need a license).

Can you fish in NH with a Maine license?

By State law, NH residents cannot fish in New Hampshire using a Massachusetts saltwater license or Maine saltwater license, registry or endorsement. NH residents must have a New Hampshire Recreational Saltwater Fishing License to fish coastal or estuarine waters in New Hampshire.

How do you find bass in a pond?

The edge of the pond shoreline is the best place to look for bass.

  1. Edge of shoreline. This is the place to start.
  2. Water near the dam. This is an attractive spot for bass because it is normally the deepest part of the pond.
  3. Inlets.
  4. Dropoffs.
  5. Trees and brush.
  6. Rocks and logs.
  7. Weeds.
  8. Points.

Can you fish at night in NH?

Fishing for most species is allowed any time of the day or night. The exception is trout and salmon can only be taken from one hour before sunrise until two hours after sunset.

How many bass can you keep in NH?

Wild Trout Ponds

General Fishing Rules for Lakes & Ponds
Species Season Bag Limits & Minimum Lengths
Black Bass (Smallmouth Bass & Largemouth Bass) Jan. 1 to March 31 2 fish daily limit; only 1 fish >16 inches.
April 1 to May 14 2 fish daily limit; no length limit.
May 15 to June 15 Catch and release only.