A fishing license is required for anyone 16 years of age and older. Fishing licenses allow the taking of all species in the freshwaters of the state, except Atlantic salmon brood stock. Temporary one-, three- and seven-day fishing licenses are available to non-residents. The dates for intended use will be asked at the time of purchase; the dates must be consecutive. Licenses may be purchased online or from one of many local retail stores.
Licenses are not required for fishing in saltwater unless taking any species of trout, salmon, smelt or shad in any state waters or while fishing through the ice in Great Bay or its tributaries. Fishing seasons vary. For more information visit the state Fish and Game Department website.
Discovery Center is 89 Depot Road ; many other access points Greenland, NH Phone: 603-868-1095
160 Ocean Blvd (Route 1A) Hampton, NH, 03842 Phone: 603-926-3784
Ocean swimming, fishing, RV camping on the shore
94 State Park Road (Route 16) Tamworth, NH, 03886 Phone: 603-323-7350
Swimming, trout fishing, camping
266 Scenic Road (Route 11) Gilford, NH, 03246 Phone: 603-293-7821
Lake swimming and fishing; boat ramp; picnicking
11 Brook Road Hanover, NH Phone: 603-643-3433
1050 Ocean Boulevard (Route 1A) Rye, NH, 03870 Phone: 603-436-9404 Toll-Free: 603-436-9404
Small sandy family beach with lifeguards
1166 Diamond Pond Road Stewartstown, NH, 03576 Phone: 603-237-5382
Routes 10 and 25 Haverhill, NH Phone: 603-271-3556
78 Wadleigh State Park Sutton, NH, 03260 Phone: 603-927-4724
Lake swimming, nice picnic grove, playing fields
Off Route 1A Hampton, NH Phone:
Pierce Island Portsmouth, NH Phone:
Off Route 110 to Emerson Road to nash Stream Road Odell, NH Phone: 603-788-4157
Jimtown Road (off Route 2) Gorham, NH, 03581 Phone: 603-466-3850
