Fishing licenses are required for all people 16 years of age and older. The licenses, valid from January 1 to December 31 of each year, can be purchased online from FishNH.com, from license agents, Fish and Game Headquarters, Region 1, 2 and 4 offices and some town or city clerks.

Read the entire 2013 New Hampshire Fishing Guide online! Our unique digital edition allows you to page through the entire guide, just as if you were reading the magazine. The table of contents, URLs and advertisements are all clickable and will take you right to the website.

Fishing with kids is a great way to spend time together. You just need a place to go and a little bit of gear. An inexpensive rod-and-reel, a colorful, kid-friendly tackle box for toting hooks, sinkers, bobbers, lures, and a pair of pliers is all you need!

Want to get your family excited about going ice fishing? Here are some basics to help you prepare for your first ice-angling adventure. Let’s face it—New Hampshire winters can seem a little long. Having an activity to look forward to makes them much more fun.