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Rye, NH Fishing Trip — December

Your Rye, NH Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 33°F / Low 17°F3.6" rain · 9 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

8 species
CodGood
Cod
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogFair
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
FlukeLow
Fluke
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
HaddockLow
Haddock
Various
Bluefin TunaLow
Bluefin Tuna
Various
BluefishLow
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
TunaLow
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking

December Weather in Rye

33°F
Avg High
17°F
Avg Low
3.6"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

8 Guides Matched

Harvester Fishing Charters - Harvester Fishing Charters
Harvester Fishing Charters

Harvester Fishing Charters

5(131)Top Rated

Harvester Fishing Charters specializing with Inshore and Offshore Light Tackle Striped Bass Fishing, Bluefin Tuna Fishing and Private charters out of Rye Harbor, NH.

Bluefin TunaStriped BassTuna
Rye, New Hampshire
Hooked On Fish Charters - Hooked On Fish Charters
Hooked On Fish Charters

Hooked On Fish Charters

5(23)Top Rated
Rye, New Hampshire
Vintage Fish Company - Vintage Fish Company
Vintage Fish Company

Vintage Fish Company

5(8)Top Rated

Vintage Fish Company is your local source for fishing gear in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. We sell rods, reels, tackle, knives and more. Buy online!

Rye, New Hampshire
Clandestino Fishing Charters - Clandestino Fishing Charters
Clandestino Fishing Charters

Clandestino Fishing Charters

5(5)Top Rated
inshore
Rye, New Hampshire
South End Charters - South End Charters
South End Charters

South End Charters

5(4)Top Rated
Rye, New Hampshire
Seacoast New Hampshire Sportfishing Charters - Seacoast New Hampshire Sportfishing Charters
Seacoast New Hampshire Sportfishing Charters

Seacoast New Hampshire Sportfishing Charters

5(1)Top Rated

Premium Stand-Up, Light Tackle, Bluefin Tuna Fishing. We are a boutique, family-run provider of big game fishing charters. We do only one thing: connect our clients with the fish of a lifetime, using customized standup tackle for a true battle, all while being surrounded by the best nature has to offer. Whales, porpoise, sharks, ocean sunfish - often all in one day.

Bluefin TunaSharksTuna
Rye, New Hampshire
Black Dog Charters - Black Dog Charters
Black Dog Charters

Black Dog Charters

5(1)Top Rated
Rye, New Hampshire
Savage Charters - Savage Charters
Savage Charters

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
$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
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Tautog

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Fluke

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Haddock

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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 / offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Light rain jacket

New Hampshire Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$53
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses available.

Buy License Online — New Hampshire

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.

Fluke
Season:May 17 - September 30
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum
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