Hampton, NH Fishing Trip — February
Your Hampton, NH Fishing Trip
February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 34°F / Low 17°F3" rain · 9 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in February
8 species
GoodCod
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FairTautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
FairTuna
Trolling · Chunking
LowFluke
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
LowHaddock
Various
LowBluefin Tuna
Various
LowBluefish
Trolling · Casting
February Weather in Hampton
34°F
Avg High
17°F
Avg Low
3"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
7 Guides Matched
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
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What to Bring
Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:
Essentials
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Polarized sunglasses
- Hat or visor
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
Food & Personal
- Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
- Snacks or lunch
- Cooler for your catch
- Motion sickness medication (if needed)
- Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
- Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)
For inshore Fishing
- Light rain jacket
New Hampshire Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$53
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses available.
Species Regulations
Cod
Season:April 1 - April 30 & September 15 - December 31
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:21-inch minimum
Possession of cod is prohibited from May 1 through September 14.
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:28-31 inches total length
Anglers must use inline circle hooks when fishing with bait.
Tautog
Season:April 1 - May 15 & August 1 - December 31
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum
Possession of tautog is prohibited from May 16 through July 31.
Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per vessel per day for bluefin, yellowfin, bigeye, albacore, and skipjack tuna in aggregate. Additional limits apply to bluefin tuna specifically.
Size Limit:Bluefin Tuna: 73" curved fork length minimum. Consult current regulations for specific size limits as they can change.
Highly migratory species regulations are subject to change. Consult current NMFS regulations for bluefin tuna.