Haddock Fishing in New Hampshire

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Expert captains ready to take you on your next adventure in New Hampshire.

Savage Charters

Rye, New Hampshire

Private charter fishing for haddock and tuna with Savage Charters aboard F/V Out Of Line departing daily from Kittery Town Docks

offshoreTunaHaddock

Rye, New Hampshire

Seasonal Activity Chart

Current Status: poor

Low activity season. Haddock are less active and catches may be limited. Consider targeting other species.

BEST

GOOD

FAIR

POOR

Haddock

Various

Haddock fishing in NH: focus on seasonal forage and water conditions near Alton Bay. Use natural presentations and adjust depth with temperature and current.

How to Catch Haddock

Typical Size

Length: Varies by fishery

Weight: Varies by fishery

Habitat

•Local structure and edges
•Current seams
•Bait concentrations
•Depth changes

Where & When to Fish

Target Locations

•Current seams
•Points/edges
•Structure holding bait

Best Times

•Dawn/dusk and nights
•Moving tides or peak current

Bias patterns to Alton Bay area: use local structure (passes/bridges for coastal; channels/points for inland) and match depth to temperature.

Haddock Fishing Regulations in New Hampshire

Open Season

Year-round

Daily Bag Limit

15 per day

Size Limit

16-inch minimum

License Required

Saltwater fishing license

⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the New Hampshire state wildlife agency before fishing.

Popular Cities for Haddock Fishing in New Hampshire

Hampton Portsmouth Alton Bay Center Harbor Rye Beach

Other Popular Species in New Hampshire

Channel Catfish Largemouth Bass Smallmouth Bass Crappie Walleye Northern Pike Rainbow Trout Brown Trout