All Other Crabs (except blue and jonah crabs) Regulations in New York (2026)

Recreational all other crabs (except blue and jonah crabs) rules in New York saltwater, as published by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Marine Resources. Last checked November 7, 2026.

Size limit

No size limit

Bag limit

Season

All year

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Recreational All Other Crabs (except blue and jonah crabs) rules in New York

Where: Statewide
Size limit: No size limit
Bag limit: 50
Season: All year

Terrapin Excluder Devices (TEDs) must be used on all non-collapsible crab pots or traps that are fished in creeks, coves, rivers, tributaries, and near-shore harbors of the Marine and Coastal District. TEDs shall be securely fastened inside each funnel entrance of the crab pot to effectively reduce the size of the funnel opening to no larger than 4-3/4 inch by 1-3/4 inch.
Lobsters and crabs with eggs may not be taken or possessed.
State law limits recreational take to no more than 50 crabs of any single species or combination of species may be harvested per person per day. At no time may a person be in possession of more than the daily recreational limit of five horseshoe crabs.
Regulations were last changed on May 11, 2022 and are subject to change at any time.

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Quick answers

What is the all other crabs (except blue and jonah crabs) size limit in New York?

No size limit.

How many all other crabs (except blue and jonah crabs) can I keep in New York?

50.

When is all other crabs (except blue and jonah crabs) season in New York?

All year. 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 York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Marine Resources. Most anglers need a New York saltwater license or registry: get one here.