A two-day recreational sport season for spiny lobster that comes ahead of the regular August opener. Bag limits differ by area and are on the FWC page.
Fishing Season
Florida Lobster Mini-Season (Sport Season)
All Florida waters, with tighter rules in Monroe County and Biscayne National Park (lower bag limit; no night diving in Monroe County during the sport season). Florida Keys
Season
Florida Lobster Mini-Season (Sport Season) 2027 July 28–29, 2027 Opens July 28, 2027
As published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), last checked October 24, 2026. Rules change — check Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) before you fish.
Future editions
- 2028 — July 26–27, 2028 · provisional
2027 as published by the organiser at myfwc.com.
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