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North Hampton State Beach fishing conditions · New Hampshire

Now until 7 pmStriped bass

The bite peaks at 94. Water is 54°, inside their 50–72° range.

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Right now: 91 for striped bass, go · inside the best windowTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Striped bass, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 914 pm
  2. 91
  3. 94
  4. 847 pm
  5. 74
  6. 74
  7. 7810 pm
  8. 75
  9. 81Sun
  10. 741 am
  11. 74
  12. 74
  13. 744 am
  14. 81
  15. 88
  16. 847 am
  17. 81
  18. 84
  19. 8510 am
  20. 88
  21. 84
  22. 841 pm
  23. 84
  24. 84
  25. 884 pm
  26. 84
  27. 84
  28. 847 pm
  29. 84
  30. 84
  31. 8410 pm
  32. 88
  33. 88Mon
  34. 841 am
  35. 84
  36. 84
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now · best window

Water
54°F

Striped bass range 50–72°

Wind
5 mph

From the north

Light
Twilight

Sunset 4:28 pm

Sky
Light Rain Likely

57% chance of rain

Air
55°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
5% lit

Waning crescent

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are New Hampshire regulations for these waters.

Striped Bass

Striped bass

Morone saxatilis

94GoNow until 7 pm

Water

54°
40°50–72° · ideal 62°82°

Why

Striped bass prefers incoming tide. Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 5–35 ft down.

Keep

28" minimum · 31" maximum · 1 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 1 fish at 28" to under 31", open all year. Non-offset circle hooks required when fishing with bait.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · New Hampshire

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Jun–Oct, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on striped bass

Bluefish

Bluefish

Pomatomus saltatrix

53Sit it outNo window clears the bar

Water

54°
50°60–80° · ideal 70°90°

Why

Bluefish prefers incoming tide. Fish feed actively ahead of a pressure drop. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 5–50 ft down.

Keep

5 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. No minimum size. 5 fish a day from shore or a private boat, 7 on for-hire vessels. Open all year.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · New Hampshire

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Jul–Sep, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on bluefish

The water

  • Water temperature54°F
  • Barometer29.68 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today4:28 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow6:26 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Major solunarTonight 9:30 pm–11:30 pm
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 5:30 am–6:30 am
  • Major solunarTomorrow 9:50 am–11:50 am

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. New Hampshire Fish & Game has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: state fishery agencies · fish-consumption advisories

About this spot

A small New Hampshire ocean beach with rocky shoreline on either side. Striped bass from May into the fall run, with bluefish when they push north in summer and early fall.

Nearby

Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Salisbury Beach State Reservation8 mi · MassachusettsBest now until 8 pmSmall Craft Advisory
70Worth the trip

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at North Hampton State Beach?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at North Hampton State Beach you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at North Hampton State Beach?

North Hampton State Beach is listed on this site for 2 commonly-targeted species: Striped Bass, Bluefish. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at North Hampton State Beach?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at North Hampton State Beach against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does North Hampton State Beach have?

North Hampton State Beach has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at North Hampton State Beach?

state agency regulations apply at North Hampton State Beach. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is North Hampton State Beach tidal water?

Yes. North Hampton State Beach sits on tidal water with a NOAA tide station nearby. Today's high/low timing is in the tide chart on this page.