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Portsmouth Fishing



Portsmouth Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Portsmouth, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Silver Hake

  2. Silver Hake

    There is a 22.26% catch rate for Silver Hake, based on 5901 Silver Hake counted.

    Portsmouth Silver Hake Counts Chart
    Silver

    ENLARGE PORTSMOUTH SILVER HAKE COUNTS CHART


  3. American Plaice

  4. American Plaice

    There is a 13.63% catch rate for American Plaice, based on 3613 American Plaice counted.

    Portsmouth American Plaice Counts Chart
    American

    ENLARGE PORTSMOUTH AMERICAN PLAICE COUNTS CHART


  5. Pigfish

  6. Pigfish

    There is a 8.19% catch rate for Pigfish, based on 2170 Pigfish counted.

    Portsmouth Pigfish Counts Chart
    Pigfish

    ENLARGE PORTSMOUTH PIGFISH COUNTS CHART


  7. Acadian Rockfish

  8. Acadian Rockfish

    There is a 5.76% catch rate for Acadian Rockfish, based on 1526 Acadian Rockfish counted.

    Portsmouth Acadian Rockfish Counts Chart
    Acadian

    ENLARGE PORTSMOUTH ACADIAN ROCKFISH COUNTS CHART


  9. Spotted Seatrout

  10. Spotted Seatrout

    There is a 4.55% catch rate for Spotted Seatrout, based on 1205 Spotted Seatrout counted.

    Portsmouth Spotted Seatrout Counts Chart
    Spotted

    ENLARGE PORTSMOUTH SPOTTED SEATROUT COUNTS CHART


  11. Atlantic Herring

  12. Atlantic Herring

    There is a 3.49% catch rate for Atlantic Herring, based on 924 Atlantic Herring counted.

    Portsmouth Atlantic Herring Counts Chart
    Atlantic

    ENLARGE PORTSMOUTH ATLANTIC HERRING COUNTS CHART


  13. Pinfish

  14. Pinfish

    There is a 3.32% catch rate for Pinfish, based on 879 Pinfish counted.

    Portsmouth Pinfish Counts Chart
    Pinfish

    ENLARGE PORTSMOUTH PINFISH COUNTS CHART


  15. Red Snapper

  16. Red Snapper

    There is a 2.99% catch rate for Red Snapper, based on 792 Red Snapper counted.

    Portsmouth Red Snapper Counts Chart
    Red

    ENLARGE PORTSMOUTH RED SNAPPER COUNTS CHART


  17. Alewife

  18. Alewife

    There is a 2.72% catch rate for Alewife, based on 721 Alewife counted.

    Portsmouth Alewife Counts Chart
    Alewife

    ENLARGE PORTSMOUTH ALEWIFE COUNTS CHART


  19. Spot Croaker

  20. Spot Croaker

    There is a 2.62% catch rate for Spot Croaker, based on 694 Spot Croaker counted.

    Portsmouth Spot Croaker Counts Chart
    Spot

    ENLARGE PORTSMOUTH SPOT CROAKER COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 81 species of fish and 26509 fish counted for November around Portsmouth.

To date, there are 155 species of fish and a total of 1146256 fish counted for Portsmouth and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1790 (233 years).

Last Update: 11/24/2023 11:32:41 PM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Portsmouth are the following:

  1. Tuna Hole


  2. Cheesefactory Pond


  3. Shag Rock


  4. RTs Spot


  5. IPS-039


  6. wreck-9439


  7. Whaleback Reef


  8. South Rock


  9. 4236


  10. Ipswich Bluff


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Top Portsmouth Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Eldredge Bros Fly Shop


  2. Surfland Bait & Tackle
    Our bait is brought in fresh nearly every day. We sell clams suitable for your own consumption, not just the fish. When fresh bait is scarce we have lots of frozen as well. We'll send you out with the best stuff.

  3. Crossroads Bait and Tackle


  4. Bridge Road Bait & Tackle
    Your Massachusetts Official Weigh Station and best place to purchase all your fresh and saltwater bait and tackle at the best prices.

  5. Merrimac Bait & Tackle


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Top Portsmouth Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Seacoast New Hampshire Sportfishing
    We specialize in personalized, small group sportfishing charters for trophy striped bass, shark, and bluefin tuna. Consistently catching trophy fish requires specialized techniques, top quality tackle, intimate knowledge of the grounds, and persevera

  2. Clandestino Fishing charters
    Come aboard and catch your dream fish. I will provide the Tartar sauce. Full amenities and comfortable 35' Duffy, will make your trip a memorable one.

  3. G Cove Charters LLC


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