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Northern shrimp Regulations in New Hampshire (2026)

Pandalus borealis

Recreational northern shrimp rules in New Hampshire saltwater, as published by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, Marine Division. Last checked November 7, 2026.

Bag limit
No harvest (0)
Season
(a) No person shall fish for, take, land, transport, or have in…

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Recreational Northern shrimp rules in New Hampshire

Where
Statewide
Bag limit
(a) No person shall fish for, take, land, transport, or have in possession any northern shrimp ( Pandalus borealis ) while on or leaving the waters of the state.
Season
(a) No person shall fish for, take, land, transport, or have in possession any northern shrimp ( Pandalus borealis ) while on or leaving the waters of the state.

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Quick answers

How many northern shrimp can I keep in New Hampshire?

(a) No person shall fish for, take, land, transport, or have in possession any northern shrimp ( Pandalus borealis ) while on or leaving the waters of the state..

When is northern shrimp season in New Hampshire?

(a) No person shall fish for, take, land, transport, or have in possession any northern shrimp ( Pandalus borealis ) while on or leaving the waters of the state.. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.

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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.