Fishing
Fishing in New Hampshire
Discover 60 state parks offering fishing in New Hampshire
🐟 New Hampshire Fishing License at a Glance
Resident Annual
$45
Non-Resident Annual
$63
Youth
Under 16 free
Senior
68+ reduced rates
Saltwater
$11 marine license
Freshwater vs. marine licenses separate. Trout stocking program at select state parks.
License fees and free fishing days shown as of June 2026 — fees and dates change yearly. Always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.
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State Parks
New Hampshire State Parks with Fishing
Ahern State Park
Androscoggin Wayside Park
Bedell Bridge State Historic Site
Cardigan Mountain State Park
Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area
Clough State Park
Coleman State Park
Crawford Notch State Park
Dixville Notch State Park
Dublin Lake Scenic Area
Echo Lake State Park
Echo Lake State Park (Cathedral Ledge)
Ellacoya State Park
Elm Brook State Park
Endicott Rock State Historic Site
Flume Gorge
Forest Lake State Park
Fort Stark State Historic Site
Gardner Memorial Wayside Park
Greenfield State Park
Hampton Beach State Park
Jenness State Beach
Jericho Mountain State Park
Jericho State Park
Kingston State Park
Lake Francis State Park
Lake Tarleton State Park
Livermore Falls State Forest
Merrimack River State Forest
Milan Hill State Park
Miller State Park
Mollidgewock State Park
Monadnock State Park
Moose Brook State Park
Mount Washington State Park
Nansen Wayside Park
North Hampton State Beach
Northwood Meadows State Park
Odiorne Point State Park
Otter Brook State Park
Pack Monadnock Mountain
Pawtuckaway State Park
Pillsbury State Park
Pisgah State Park
Rollins State Park
Rye Beach Recreation Area
Rye Harbor State Park
Sculptured Rocks Natural Area
Silver Lake State Park
Smith’s Ferry Heritage Park
Sunapee State Park
Taylor Mill State Historic Site
Umbagog Lake State Park
Wadleigh State Park
Wallis Sands State Beach
Weeks State Park
Wellington State Park
Wentworth State Park
White Island State Historic Site
Winslow State Park
❓ Fishing in New Hampshire — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish in New Hampshire state parks?
Yes — fishing in New Hampshire state parks generally requires a valid New Hampshire fishing license. A resident annual license costs $45, and a non-resident annual license costs $63. Youth and seniors are often exempt or pay reduced fees. Fees shown as of June 2026 — confirm current rates with the official state agency.