Cusk Fishing in New Hampshire
When cusk are caught across New Hampshire, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Cusk catch through the year
Recreational catch in New Hampshire by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
Seasonal catch and conditions for New Hampshire
Seasonal catch, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional Pathr update. No spam.
Catching cusk in New Hampshire
Cusk catches in New Hampshire run hardest around Sep-Oct, with the strongest two-month windows in Sep-Oct and Jul-Aug. Anglers keep about 78% of what they catch and release the rest. All of this comes from NOAA’s recreational catch survey, so it maps the season rather than any single day.
To turn the season into a trip, line the peak window up with the daily bite. Check the New Hampshire fishing times for the solunar windows, the tide charts for moving water, and the sunrise and sunset times for first and last light.
Frequently asked
When is the best time to catch cusk in New Hampshire?+
Catches peak around Sep-Oct (September and October). The strongest two-month windows are Sep-Oct and Jul-Aug. This is based on NOAA's 2024 recreational catch survey, so it reflects the typical season rather than a live report.
Do anglers keep or release cusk in New Hampshire?+
Across New Hampshire, about 78% of the cusk caught are kept and 22% are released. That works out to roughly 68K kept and 20K released in 2024.
How many cusk are caught in New Hampshire?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 87K cusk caught by recreational anglers in New Hampshire in 2024, making it the #7 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this cusk data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
