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I’m thrilled to share that the 2025 spiny lobster season for recreational and commercial harvesting is now open and runs through March 31, 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to spend time with your loved ones while diving for those delectable Florida lobsters. To ensure you’re well-informed about bag limits, size limits, and other regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine and navigate to “Recreational Regulations” and “Lobster” under the “Crabs, Lobster and other Shellfish” tab. If you’re planning to lobster in the Keys, the Monroe County Tourist Development Council website at KeysLobsterSeason.com is another valuable resource.
Don’t forget to get your license and spiny lobster permit at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.
Looking to keep up to date on Florida’s saltwater fishing regulations? Find them on the Fish Rules app. Learn more at FishRulesApp.com.
If bully netting this season, please keep lights directed toward the water and avoid shining them at houses or people along the shoreline. Please be considerate of others by keeping sound levels low when near shoreline residences.
Don’t forget to use care around corals and other marine life. The FWC launched the Florida Coral Crew, a community of sportsmen and women dedicated to combating stony coral tissue loss disease. Before you go out looking for lobster, you can sign up to join the crew at FLCoralCrew.com and be part of this important conservation initiative.
When diving for lobster, safety should always be your top priority. Remember to wear a life jacket when underway and avoid alcohol consumption while boating. Divers should stay within 300 feet of a properly displayed divers-down flag or device in open water, and within 100 feet of one near an inlet or navigation channel. Boat operators must slow to idle speed when traveling within these distances. For more detailed safety regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Boating and click on ”Boating Regulations” and then “Divers-down Warning Devices.”
Make the most of your time on the water and savor every moment of your lobstering adventure. Remember, safety and respect for the environment are key. Enjoy your time on the water, and happy lobstering!
