Striped bass fishing out of Hampton / Seabrook centers on inlets, afternoon and night windows, and a short list of local operators. This guide covers the season, the grounds, the method and the charters, as a starting point if you’re fishing from your own boat. For general behavior and tackle, see our striped bass fishing guide.
When striped bass are here
Al Gauron runs striper trips May through September, and Central NH Guides says the fish are most active from late spring through fall. The local fleet schedules around those months and fishes afternoon and night windows. The port’s season sits inside the broader Northeast run (see also the Atlantic Northeast offshore fishing guide).
| Operator | Season or window stated |
|---|---|
| Al Gauron | May through September, afternoon and night |
| Central NH Guides | Most active late spring through fall |
| Eastman’s | Striper under half day and night fishing |
Where boats run for striped bass fishing out of Hampton / Seabrook
The local fleet fishes inlets and the harbor mouth first, then runs offshore to the Isles of Shoals and Jeffreys Ledge. Trip formats vary by operator. Eastman’s dock in Seabrook is just over the bridge from Hampton Beach.
Hampton Harbor mouth and area inlets
Central NH Guides names the Hampton Harbor mouth as a spot, and Al Gauron’s striper trips go to area inlets. If you’re taking your own boat out for the first time, these are the places the local fleet already fishes.
Isles of Shoals
Eastman’s half-day trips run to the Isles of Shoals in season, which gives you a sense of what the fleet does beyond the harbor. The same port also offers other coastal and offshore species.
Jeffreys Ledge
Jeffreys Ledge is named structure near the port.
How stripers are fished locally
Local striper fishing is tied to inlet current. The fleet positions boats where moving water carries the bait, and you can do the same.
Dragging baits in the current
Al Gauron’s trips run to an area inlet and drag baits in the current. This is the method to try first.
Tackle
Al Gauron’s striper setup is a matched pair:
- Rod: medium-action spinning gear
- Line: 25 lb
Afternoon and night trips
Al Gauron runs afternoon and night striper trips, and Eastman’s lists striper under night fishing. Night fishing is a regular part of how this port is worked, so plan your own windows accordingly.
Who fishes for stripers out of this port
Five operators list striped bass out of this port. Their listings show the range of formats and boats available.
| Operator | Captain and boat | Striper trips listed |
|---|---|---|
| Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing & Whale Watching | Inlet trips, afternoon and night, May through September | |
| Eastman’s Docks (Eastman’s Fishing Fleet) | Half day and night fishing | |
| Steaker Charters | Capt. Derek Gauron, F/V All In, 65 ft | Striped bass |
| Angler Management 101 | Capt. Roland Groux | Striped bass |
| Central New Hampshire Guides | Capt. JD Foote, single-engine Yamaha 250 for up to 6 | Striped bass |
Al Gauron Deep Sea Fishing & Whale Watching
Inlet striper trips, afternoon and night, May through September. See Al Gauron’s fishing trips.
Eastman’s Docks (Eastman’s Fishing Fleet)
Eastman’s lists striper under half day and night fishing. Its dock is in Seabrook.
Steaker Charters
Capt. Derek Gauron runs the 65 ft F/V All In. See Steaker Charters aboard All In.
Angler Management 101
Capt. Roland Groux runs this charter. See Angler Management 101 charters.
Central New Hampshire Guides
Capt. JD Foote fishes Hampton. The page lists a single-engine Yamaha 250 boat for up to 6. See Central New Hampshire Guides Hampton.
FAQ about striped bass fishing out of Hampton / Seabrook
When is striper season out of Hampton / Seabrook?
Al Gauron’s striper trips run May through September. Central NH Guides says the fish are most active from late spring through fall.
Where do boats start for stripers?
Central NH Guides names the Hampton Harbor mouth as a spot. Al Gauron runs its striper trips to area inlets.
What line do local boats use?
Al Gauron uses medium-action spinning gear with 25 lb line on its striper trips.
Do local charters run night striper trips?
Yes. Al Gauron runs afternoon and night striper trips, and Eastman’s lists striper under night fishing.
Where do Isles of Shoals trips leave from?
Eastman’s half-day trips leave from its Seabrook dock, just over the bridge from Hampton Beach, and run to the Isles of Shoals in season. That makes the dock a useful reference point for striped bass fishing out of Hampton / Seabrook.
