Spiny lobster season closes April 1

Posted 3/30/26

The recreational and commercial spiny lobster harvest seasons in both state and federal waters will close on April 1 and reopen on Aug. 6.

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Spiny lobster season closes April 1

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The recreational and commercial spiny lobster harvest seasons in both state and federal waters will close on April 1 and reopen on Aug. 6.

The 2-day recreational sport season will take place on the last Wednesday and Thursday of July, which falls on July 29 and 30 this year.

For more information on recreational spiny lobster regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Fishing and click on “Saltwater Fishing,” “Recreational Regulations,” “Crabs, Lobster and other Shellfish” and “Lobster.”

For more information about commercial spiny lobster regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Fishing and click on “Saltwater Fishing,” “Commercial Regulations” and “Lobster, Spiny.”

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