The regular recreational season for spiny lobster in Florida, covering state and adjacent federal waters on both coasts. Bag and size limits, plus the protected areas, are on the FWC page.
Fishing Season
Florida Spiny Lobster Season
All Florida waters; harvest is barred year-round in the Biscayne Bay/Card Sound Lobster Sanctuary and the Coral Reef Protection Areas in Biscayne National Park. Florida Keys
Season
Florida Spiny Lobster Season 2026–27 Aug 6, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 Open now · closes March 31, 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
- 2027–28 — Aug 6, 2027 – Mar 31, 2028
- 2028–29 — Aug 6, 2028 – Mar 31, 2029 · provisional
2026–27, 2027–28 as published by the organiser at myfwc.com.
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