Northern Shrimp, Other Invertebrates & Marine Plants
New Hampshire
Saltwater Fishing
Finfish and shellfish are not the only species that can be harvested from New Hampshire waters. The following are other species that can be harvested. Licenses may be required. See table below for details.
Invertebrates/Marine Plants | |||||
Species | License Requirement | Season | Minimum Length | Daily Bag Limit | Gear Regulations & Special Rules |
Clamworms | Recreational: | No closed season | None | 1 quart/day |
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Commercial: | No closed season | None | None |
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Horseshoe Crab | Harvest Permit | No closed season | None | 10/day (either taken or in possession) |
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Sea Urchins | Personal use: | By Hand or Pot: | 2 inches (longest diameter) | None |
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Commercial: | By Hand or Pot: Sled: | 2 inches | None |
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Seaweeds | None | No closed season | None | 3 bushels/day |
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Northern Shrimp | Call Marine Fisheries Division for current rules — (603) 868-1095 or see Marine Fishing Rules Fis 607.01 at nh.gov |
Striped Bass Volunteer Angler Survey — Join Us!
Do you like to fish for striped bass in N.H.? Tell N.H. Fish and Game’s Marine Division about your striped bass fishing — and you could win a great prize!
For the Striped Bass Volunteer Angler Survey, anglers are asked to provide information such as amount of time fished and length of fish caught. Completed trip logs may be sent by mail, or an electronic logbook can be filled out online at fishnh.com/surveys/striped-bass.html. Marine fisheries biologists use the results to assess the status of striped bass populations each year.
How do I get started? Contact the Marine Division at Reg3@wildlife.nh.gov or (603) 868-1095 to get your logbook by mail or e-mail. Submit your logs by November 1, for a chance to win a framed print of “Shadow” by Victor E. Young, donated by the Coastal Conservation Association of N.H. and a saltwater rod & reel donated by Kittery Trading Post. Thanks for your help!