Can I Keep?Jonah crab Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational jonah crab size limits, bag limits and seasons in 5 US coastal states, each from the state's fishery agency. Where a state has several rules, the first is shown; open the state for all of them.
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| State | Size limit | Bag limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | — | Daily creel limit: 50 Crabs per Day | — |
| Delaware | 4.75 in minimum | 50 per person | — |
| New Hampshire | — | (d) No person taking crabs for personal use, and not for the purpose… | — |
| New York | 4 3/4" | 50 | All year |
| Virginia | — | 50 per person | — |