Oxbow Cut
- Saltwater
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Oxbow Cut
- Saltwater
- Sea area
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- Species
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Oxbow Cut is a navigable tidal channel located on the Exeter River in southeastern New Hampshire, connecting to the broader Squamscot River system and ultimately to Great Bay. It is a man-made or modified waterway maintained for navigation, with its characteristics defined by federal dredging projects. The channel serves as a conduit between the upper tidal reaches of the Exeter River and the open waters of Great Bay, placing it squarely within a productive estuarine environment. This location is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean's tides, making it a classic inshore saltwater fishing destination where anglers target species that move with the tides and utilize the channel's structure.
Species & education
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
American Shad
Alosa sapidissima
Bluefish
Pomatomus saltatrix
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
Tautog
Tautoga onitis
Winter Flounder
Pseudopleuronectes americanus
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
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New Hampshire licenses and regulations
New Hampshire Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
New Hampshire Coastal & Inland Waters
A NH Saltwater Recreational Fishing License covers coastal and estuarine waters, while a separate freshwater license applies to inland lakes, rivers, and streams. New Hampshire Fish and Game's Marine Fisheries Division manages the saltwater side, based in Durham. Anglers fishing waters that border Maine should note that fishing licenses issued by either state are recognized on shared border lakes and ponds.
New Hampshire Federal Waters & Offshore Rules
Beyond 3 nautical miles from shore, federal rules take over and NOAA Fisheries manages fisheries out to 200 nautical miles in partnership with regional fishery management councils. Anglers targeting Atlantic highly migratory species such as tuna, billfish, swordfish, or sharks must carry a federal vessel permit issued by NOAA Fisheries regardless of where they depart from. Current federal regulations by species are kept on the NOAA Fisheries recreational fishing regulations page.
New Hampshire Saltwater Fishing License
Anyone age 16 or older must carry a NH Saltwater Recreational Fishing License to fish coastal and estuarine waters. New Hampshire Fish and Game issues the license, which is valid for the calendar year. Designated free fishing days let anglers fish without a license, though tournament participants must still be licensed even on those days.
New Hampshire Saltwater Size & Bag Limits
Size and bag limits apply to individual species and can change throughout the year. New Hampshire Fish and Game's Marine Fisheries Division sets the rules for state waters, covering popular targets such as striped bass, haddock, and flounder. The current species table with all applicable limits is maintained in the state's saltwater regulations guide.
New Hampshire Shellfish Closures & Advisories
Recreational harvesters of oysters and clams in New Hampshire need a license issued by NH Fish and Game, while blue mussels may be taken by residents without a license for personal use only. Harvest areas close regularly due to red tide, biotoxins, rainfall, and pollution, and closures can be called on short notice. Check current open and closed areas through the NH Coastal Atlas online or by calling the NH Clam Flat Hotline at 1-800-43-CLAMS.
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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)
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