NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiJuly 29, 2026Miami-Dade
Florida Lobster Mini Season: Rules and Dates
Florida's annual two-day lobster mini season is underway, allowing recreational hunters to catch spiny lobsters before the regular season begins. State wildlife officers are patrolling waters to ensure compliance with size, bag, and safety regulations.
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Residents participating in the lobster must adhere to specific daily s and size requirements to avoid potential fines or legal penalties during the two-day event.
Key Facts
- The lobster mini season lasts for 48 hours, ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday.
- The daily bag limit is six lobsters per person in Monroe County and Biscayne National Park.
- The daily bag limit is 12 lobsters per person in all other Florida waters.
- All caught lobsters must meet a minimum legal-size requirement.
- Any egg-bearing female lobsters must be released immediately.
- Divers are required to display a dive flag while in the water.
- The regular lobster season is scheduled to begin on Aug. 6.
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers are actively patrolling to enforce bag limits, size requirements, and boat safety.
Who's Mentioned
locationMonroe County“Area with a specific daily bag limit of six lobsters per person.”organizationFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission“The state agency responsible for enforcing lobster season regulations and safety”locationBiscayne National Park“Area with a specific daily bag limit of six lobsters per person.”