Fishing in New Hampshire
Discover 55 state parks offering fishing in New Hampshire
🐟 New Hampshire Fishing License at a Glance
Freshwater and saltwater licenses are sold on their own; the $11 saltwater license applies to residents and non-residents. A $2 transaction fee is added per license ($2.75 online).
Checked against the official agency, September 2026. Fees and dates change yearly — always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.
New Hampshire State Parks with Fishing
Ahern State Park
Androscoggin Wayside Park
Bedell Bridge State Historic Site
Cardigan Mountain State Park
Cathedral Ledge 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
Ellacoya 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
Kingston State Park
Lake Francis State Park
Lake Tarleton State Park
Livermore Falls State Forest
Merrimack River State Forest
Milan Hill 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
Pawtuckaway State Park
Pillsbury State Park
Pisgah State Park
Rollins State Park
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
Other Places with Fishing in New Hampshire (Not State Parks)
These places are run by a county, city, federal agency, another state agency, a tribe or a private owner, not by New Hampshire’s state park system. State park passes, rules and reservations may not apply, so check with the operator before you go.
❓ Fishing in New Hampshire — FAQ
Are there free fishing days in New Hampshire?
Yes — Third Saturday in January and first Saturday in June. On free fishing days no license is required; confirm the dates with the official New Hampshire agency before your trip.