Photo credit
Fly fishing Meadow Creek in the Scapegoat Wilderness, Montana. Photo: Brandan W. Schulze, US Forest Service, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
New Hampshire fishing license
You need one to fish in New Hampshire. Buy it from New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.
Where to buy it
Online from New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Many fly shops and sporting goods stores sell them too.
Buy a license on the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department website (opens in a new tab)
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Where this link comes from
The agency's license page, as linked from our destination pages; we opened it in October 2026.
Before you go
| License | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Resident annual fishing license | $45.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Non-resident annual fishing license | $63.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Non-resident 1-day license | $15.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
| Fisheries Habitat Fee | $1.00 | Agency page (opens in a new tab) Nov 8, 2026 |
Free fishing days
- {"year":2026,"dates":["2026-01-17","2026-06-06"]} Source (opens in a new tab) (Nov 8, 2026)
Who needs one
- No license needed under 16 Source (opens in a new tab) (Nov 8, 2026)
Extra permits
- Fisheries Habitat Fee: needed for all freshwater licences (included in price) Source (opens in a new tab) (Nov 8, 2026)
- Carry it while you fish, on paper or on your phone if the state allows.
- Fishing for trout? Some states also need a trout stamp or permit; the agency's page says.
- Read the special regulations for the water you pick: seasons, lures and limits can differ.