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· Shellfish & crabs · 2026 season
Jonah Crab size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut marine waters | Open year-round | No size limit | 50 per person per day |
Exact CT DEEP wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- 50 Crabs per Day
- statewide — as printed
- “Jonah Crab: Daily creel limit: 50 Crabs per Day; Prohibition on egg-bearing females”
Source: CT DEEP, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the jonah crab
Species of crab
The Jonah crab is a marine brachyuran crab that inhabits waters along the east coast of North America from Newfoundland to Florida. Jonah crabs possess a rounded, rough-edged carapace with small light spots, and robust claws with dark brown-black tips. The maximum reported carapace width for males is 8.7 in (222 mm), while females rarely exceed 5.9 in (150 mm). It is the closest relative to the European brown crab in the Western Atlantic.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Jonah Crab in Connecticut?
No size limit in Connecticut state waters.
How many Jonah Crab can you keep per day in Connecticut?
50 per person per day.
When is Jonah Crab season in Connecticut?
Open year-round.
Is my Jonah Crab a keeper today?
Jonah Crab has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 50.