N.H. Code Admin. R. Fis 602.13
Lobster Trap Limits
Effective Jan 1, 2014#6916, eff 12-22-98; ss by #8303, EXEMPT, eff 4-1-05; ss by #8528, EXEMPT, eff 1-1-06; amd by #9468, EXEMPT, eff 5-12-09; ss by #10460, EXEMPT, eff 1-1-14Executive Director, Fish and Game Department
- (a) Any individual holding a commercial lobster and crab license shall not use more than 1200 traps to take lobsters.
- (b) Individuals holding a limited commercial lobster and crab license shall not use more than 600 traps to take lobster.
- (c) Individuals holding a part-time commercial lobster and crab license shall not use more than 100 traps to take lobster.
- (d) No person shall take or possess lobster using a trap with a volume greater than 22,950 cubic inches.
- (e) Any individual with a trap allocation in Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) Lobster Conservation Management Areas (LCMA) 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 who transfers any portion of their trap allocation to another individual shall not be permitted to fish for lobsters in state waters.
- (f) Lobsters shall only be taken by trap in state waters pursuant to RSA 211:18.
Source. #6916, eff 12-22-98; ss by #8303, EXEMPT, eff 4-1-05; ss by #8528, EXEMPT, eff 1-1-06; amd by #9468, EXEMPT, eff 5-12-09; ss by #10460, EXEMPT, eff 1-1-14