Portsmouth, NH Fishing Trip — August
Your Portsmouth, NH Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 78°F / Low 60°F1.1" rain · 5 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in August
8 speciesAugust Weather in Portsmouth
78°F
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
1.1"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
1 in Portsmouth + 30 Nearby
$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.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
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New Hampshire Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$53
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses available.
Species Regulations
Bluefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Check for any specific gear restrictions in certain areas.
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.
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.
Fluke
Season:May 17 - September 30
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum









