Can I Keep?Horseshoe crab Regulations in New Hampshire (2026)
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Recreational horseshoe crab rules in New Hampshire saltwater, as published by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Marine Division. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Bag limit
10 per person
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Recreational Horseshoe crab rules in New Hampshire
- Where
- Statewide
- Bag limit
- (a) No person shall take or possess more than 10 horseshoe crabs per day.
- (b) Any person taking horseshoe crabs shall obtain a permit described in Fis 609.01.
Quick answers
How many horseshoe crab can I keep in New Hampshire?
(a) No person shall take or possess more than 10 horseshoe crabs per day..
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Source: New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Marine Division. Most anglers need a New Hampshire saltwater license or registry: get one here.