Spiny Lobster Sport Season

Spiny Lobster Sport Season

July 29-30, 2026

(Last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday of July each year, for residents and non-residents)

Daily Bag Limit: 6 per person for Monroe County and Biscayne National Park; 12 per person for rest of Florida

Possession limit on the water: equal to the daily bag limit

Possession limit off the water: equal to the daily bag limit on July 29, 2026, and double the daily bag limit on July 30, 2026. Possession limits are enforced on and off the water.

Regular Spiny Lobster Season

Season: August 6-March 31

Daily Bag Limit: 6 per person

Possession limit on the water: Equal to the daily bag limit

Minimum Size Limit: Carapace length must be larger than 3 inches, measured in the water. Possession and use of a measuring device required at all times.

www.myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/lobster