Fishing Season

Bahamas Crawfish (Spiny Lobster) Season

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Season

Bahamas Crawfish (Spiny Lobster) Season 2026–27 Aug 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 Open now · closes March 31, 2027

As published by Department of Marine Resources (Bahamas), last checked October 24, 2026. Rules change — check Department of Marine Resources (Bahamas) before you fish.

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Future editions
  • 2027–28 — Aug 1, 2027 – Mar 31, 2028 · provisional
  • 2028–29 — Aug 1, 2028 – Mar 31, 2029 · provisional

The Bahamas’ annual open season for crawfish (spiny lobster). The fishery closes for the spring and summer breeding period; size, permit and gear rules are on the department’s page.

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