Fishing Charters in New Hampshire
Browse fishing charters in New Hampshire that can help you catch tautog.
Optimist Charters
Hampton, New Hampshire
Angler Management 101
Hampton, New Hampshire
Directions to Angler Management 101 - New Hampshire's Premiere fishing charter company.
New England Rod And Reel And Lake To Stream Fishing Guide Service
Ossipee, New Hampshire
New England Rod & Reel and Lake To Stream Guide Service is all things fresh water fishing with New Hampshire licensed fishing guide Steve Capone. Ossipee, NH.
Breakaway Charters
New Castle, New Hampshire
The Breakaway charter boat out of New Hampshire is available for Fishing Charters, Lighthouse Cruises, Isle of Shoals Cruises, Lobster Fishing Charters and Portsmouth New Hampshire Harbor Cruises.
Sea Run Charters
Dover, New Hampshire
Fretts Brook Guide Service
Hebron, New Hampshire
Fretts Brook Guide Service is a fly fishing and upland hunting guide service in New Hampshire's Northern Lakes Region. We offer fly fishing lake charters on Newfound Lake, wading trips on local rivers, and upland hunts over English Setters.
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
Kraken Tuna Charters
Double your fun with a two night charter trip out of Seabrook NH. Two full days of fishing for tuna in the Atlantic with experienced captain Sam Law
Clandestino Fishing Charters
Sushi Hunter Charters
Lakes Region Of Nh Fishing Charters
Woods N Water Guide Service
Best Time to Catch Tautog
Tautog can be caught year-round in Alton Bay. Right now in June, activity is high.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Tautog
Tautog, commonly known as blackfish, is a robust species found along the Atlantic coast of North America. They are known for their strong fighting ability and are often sought after by anglers for their delicious, firm white flesh.
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How to Catch Tautog
Tautog Fishing Regulations in New Hampshire
Open Season
April 1 - May 15 & August 1 - December 31
Daily Bag Limit
4 per day
Size Limit
16-inch minimum
License Required
Saltwater fishing license
Possession of tautog is prohibited from May 16 through July 31.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the New Hampshire state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Tautog fishing regulations in New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, the season is april 1 - may 15 & august 1 - december 31, the daily bag limit is 4 per day, the minimum size is 16-inch minimum. Regulations change throughout the year, so confirm current rules with the New Hampshire wildlife agency before fishing.
Do I need a fishing license to catch Tautog in New Hampshire?
Saltwater fishing license. On a guided charter, anglers are often covered under the captain's license — confirm with your guide when booking.
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