New Hampshire Fishing Reports 2009 May 13, 2009 and the Striped Bass have arrived in NH. Put the boat in the water and went out for a trial run and a little early season fishing. Caught 6 stripers in a few hours, all between 24-30 inches in length. These were all recent arrivals and were healthy and feisty. This is the earliest I have ever caught a keeper striper (over 28") and really about the earliest I have even gone for them. I think this is a great sign and am hopeful this is the best year of striper fishing ever. Tight Lines, Capt. Joel.