Haddock Fishing in New Hampshire
When haddock are caught across New Hampshire, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Haddock 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 haddock in New Hampshire
Haddock catches in New Hampshire run hardest around Sep-Oct, with the strongest two-month windows in Sep-Oct and Jul-Aug. Anglers keep about 32% 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 haddock 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 haddock in New Hampshire?+
Across New Hampshire, about 32% of the haddock caught are kept and 68% are released. That works out to roughly 216K kept and 455K released in 2024.
How many haddock are caught in New Hampshire?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 671K haddock caught by recreational anglers in New Hampshire in 2024, making it the #2 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this haddock data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
