CONTACT:
Melissa Nemeth (603) 271-1138
June 1, 2026
Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG) will hold a public hearing on re-adopting rules related to Fis 400 and Fis 503.05 on Wednesday June 3, 2026, at NHFG Headquarters, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH. The hearing will begin at 6:00 p.m.
These rules are being re-adopted with the following amendments:
- Re-adopt with amendment Fis 402.08 entitled “Possession and Use of Live Fish for Bait.” The amendments remove one species of fish from the list, add the word “Eastern” before two species names, and adds a daily limit for bait fish.
- Re-adopt with amendment Fis 405.07, entitled “Hooks or Other Devices for Attachment of Bait.” The amendment removes an incorrect reference to another administrative rule.
- Re-adopt with amendment Fis 406.01, entitled “Ponds, Lakes, and Tributaries,” Table 400.01. The table is being amended to remove several ponds and lakes; to move Connor Pond in Ossipee so it is in alphabetical order, and to add Rocky Pond in Wentworth and Round Pond in Errol.
- Re-adopt with amendment Fis 406.02, entitled “Trout Waters.” The amendments change season dates, add a provision prohibiting ice fishing, and remove provisions that were only related to ponds/lakes which are being removed from Table 400.1.
- Re-adopt with amendment Fis 406.03, entitled “Fly-Fishing Waters.” The amendments remove provisions that were only related to ponds/lakes being removed from Table. 400.1.
- Re-adopt with amendment Fis 406.04, entitled “Lake Trout and Salmon Waters.” The amendment explicitly states a daily bag limit for fish and removes a redundant provision.
- Re-adopt with amendment Fis 406.05, entitled “Other Waterbodies.” The amendments remove provisions that were only related to ponds/lakes being removed from Table. 400.1.
- Re-adopt with amendment Fis 406.06, entitled “Tributaries to Lakes and Ponds.” The amendments remove provisions that were only related to ponds/lakes being removed from Table. 400.1.
- Re-adopt with amendment Fis 406.07, entitled “Wild Trout Waters.” The amendments change the season dates for certain water bodies.
- Re-adopt with amendment Fis 503.05, entitled “General Restrictions for Fishing Tournament.” The amendments remove paragraph (f) and clarify paragraph (k), which is being re-lettered as (j).
The public is invited to attend to provide feedback or submit comments until June 10, 2026 via e-mail to comments@wildlife.nh.gov. The proposed rules can be viewed ahead of the meeting by visiting https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/proposed-rules. Additional information related to the proposed rules can be viewed ahead of the meeting by visiting NHFG Commission | State of New Hampshire Fish and Game.