Lobster, Spiny

Federal Regulations

• Open: January 01 – March 31

  Closed: April 01 – July 23

  Open: July 24 – July 25

  Closed: July 26 – August 05

  Open: August 06 – March 31

  Closed: April 01 – December 31

• 6 Bag Limit
• Minimum Size: 3 in Carapace Length

• Notes:

  Divers must measure carapace while in water. Undersized lobster must be released unharmed immediately without removal from water.

  Removal of tail at sea is prohibited without permit. No taking of berried (eggbearing) spiny lobster or slipper lobster.

  No spears, hooks, or piercing devices. Explosives prohibited. For more information, see GulfCouncil.org

  For info about lobster regulations off Florida, see Florida Spiny Lobster Regs.

  To see commercial regulations, download Fish Rules Commercial App for iOS devices or Android devices.