Softshell clam Regulations in New Hampshire (2026)

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Statewide

Bag limit

(a) No person shall possess or take, in one calendar day, more than 10 quarts liquid measure, of unshucked clams, while on or leaving any clam flats or any waters under the jurisdiction of the state.

Possession

(a) No person shall possess or take, in one calendar day, more than 10 quarts liquid measure, of unshucked clams, while on or leaving any clam flats or any waters under the jurisdiction of the state.

Season

(a) The taking of clams ( Mya arenaria ) shall only be permitted, between one-half hour before sunrise and sunset on Saturdays, from the day after Labor Day to May 31.

• (e) Clams shall be dug only with hand held tools with handle lengths not to exceed 18 inches.
• (b) Mollusks shall not be taken from areas which are unclassified, classified as prohibited by the commissioner of the department of environmental services, posted as closed, or marked with red stakes.
• (c) Mollusks shall not be taken by recreational harvesters from areas classified as restricted or conditionally restricted by the commissioner of the department of environmental services.
• (a) Clams ( Mya arenaria ) taken or possessed under Fis 606 shall not be bought, sold, offered for sale, exchanged, or traded.
• Display of Clam Licenses . Clam licensees shall wear said licenses in plain view, either on the cap or hat, or on the front of the outer garment, while engaged in taking clams.

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