Cancel lobster mini season for the florida keys home. Lobster miniseason comes with restrictions in the keys wlrn. Woke up way before sunrise to get out to the gulf of mexico right at sun up. One of the most celebrated species of wildlife in the florida keys is the spiny lobster. Tuesday on the bay side of whale harbor in islamorada. This is a time when lobstering is open to recreational harvesters only. Lobster mini season is coming things you should know. The twoday mini lobster season is always the last consecutive wednesday and thursday in july. The 2021 mini lobster season like all lobster mini seasons is always the last consecutive wednesday and thursday in july. Hundreds of thousands of people flock to the keys on the last wednesday and thursday of july for lobster mini season. This is not an official publication of lobster season rules and regulations.
Next year the mini season falls on july 25th and 26th. The miniseason allows recreational users to catch lobsters prior to the commercial season. People leaving the keys with 14 lobster after miniseason rather than the normal twoday limit of 12 will be. A twoday lobster mini season takes place the last wednesday and thursday of july each year. Florida keys lobster spots gps spots for lobster in the. For two glorious days, divers will be able to fish the open seas for florida spiny lobster. All you will need is your lobster gear including a snorkel, fins, and mask. New and old rules in place for lobster miniseason fl.
Find out how to measure a spiny lobster harvest of lobster is prohibited in john pennekamp coral reef state park during the sport season and. A lot of people know where to find lobster in the keys. Captain dan and elizabeth head out with matthew, ethan, the neighbors, and heiko and caitlyn south florida fishing channel for day one of lobster mini season. Lobster must be of legal size before they are in possession. If you missed out on the early fun, you can still come down and get your freebies because the regular season opens august 6th and runs. If youll be joining us in the keys, please take a look at this information compiled by our friends at konk life. The bag limits in the florida keys during the 2 day mini season and the lobster regular season is 6 lobsters. Everything from appetizers to full meals is available. Every july the coastal areas of florida are flooded with lobster hunters trying to get their share of this years bounty when the offical mini lobster season kicks off.
This page was created to gain support to cancel lobster mini season in the florida keys, the devastation of our. In monroe county, the bag limit is six lobster per person per day during the twoday mini season and regular season. Lobster season opens for mini season on the last consecutive wednesday and thursday at the end of july and the regular season opens august 6th and closes on april 1. On august 1, the commercial lobstermen are permitted to set their. Make sure you use a good pair of gloves to prevent injury from their sharp spines.
We are one of the leading charter service providers in islamorada. The annual 2day mini lobster season frenzy has come to a close and it looks like most folks did pretty well. The regular 8 month lobster season is always august 6 through march 31. It is important to know the lobster season regulations before going out to harvest. Every year there is a two day lobster mini season in july. The stanzfam goes lobstering on the second day of mini lobster season 2018 with frank, elizabeth, nicky, and matt. Make sure to verify dates and regulations with florida fish and wildlife. One of the first arrests of the 2018 lobster miniseason happened about an hour before the season actually. Three days preceding miniseason, plus miniseason, and the first five days of regular season. Andy bentley and i found some awesome rocks near a bridge which held some big lobster in islamorada, fl during miniseason 2014. Lobster mini season in marathon fl keys captain doug kelley. The mini lobster season is an annual, twoday period that always falls on the last wednesday and thursday of july. Our lobster trips can be booked in 4, 6 or 8 hour blocks and we can take up to 6 people per trip. Howtos and the right places to eat and shop while in the keys, we got it all.
Carapace must be larger than 3, measured in the water. Whether lobster fishing content keys in the gulf of mexico, the wrecks and reefs of the atlantic, or the shallow key west flats, spiny lobster are abundant everywhere. Florida keys lobster mini season 2018 day 1 youtube. The 2day spiny lobster event is always the last consecutive wednesday and thursday in july, with the regular season. First arrests made as fl lobster miniseason starts miami. A diver must catch another 10 lionfish thursday to take a second extra lobster. Secure the lobster in the net and take it to the surface for measurement. The 2018 twoday mini spiny lobster fishing season will begin at 12 a. Lobster mini season in marathon fl keys was very productive posted on july 28, 2012 january 29, 20 by admin the first day of lobster mini season in the florida keys provided us with many lobster and a good size red grouper in marathon, florida.
Where to find lobster in the florida keys the florida. Mini lobster season florida keys catch spiny lobster. Make sure to always verify dates and regulations with florida fish and wildlife it. Billfish camp february 2020 fishing report islamorada sailfish. Grab your tickle stick, its lobster miniseason cbs miami. How to catch lobster in the florida keys without scuba. Lobster mini season in the sanctuary weve had a tremendous amount of interest in this years lobster miniseason. Lobsters can be caught in the shallow reefs and patch reefs throughout the reefs off islamorada. July 27 ahead of augusts regular season, which will be. The two day spiny lobster sport season is always the last consecutive. The twoday recreational miniseason for spiny lobster is hugely popular in the keys, despite special restrictions along the island chain. Those cited by law enforcement for violating the regulations can choose to fight the allegations in court and if they lose, penalties for each violation can. Mini lobster season is about to kick off in the florida keys, and man are we ready to get our hands on some fresh florida lobster.
The lobster season opens for the general public that wednesday the 27th and. Actually, the keys have two lobster seasons consisting of the twoday miniseason and the traditional eight. Florida keys lobster season welcome to florida keys, monroe county florida, minilobster season florida keys lobster season is at hand and everyone is excited. Lobster charters marathon florida keys seasquared charters. Next year the mini season falls on july 28th and 29th. Lobster hunting is however restricted, and the florida lobster season is broken down into 2 parts. Mini lobster season in the florida keys, is one of the busiest times of the year. Mini lobster season is an annual event that falls on the last wednesday and thursday of july, bringing thousands of people to monroe county. Mini lobster season 2018 in islamorada, florida keys youtube.
This entry was posted in fishing news, fishing regulations, key largo news and tagged artificial habitats in state waters, john pennekamp coral reef state park, key largo lobster mini season, lobster mini season, lobster sport season. Possession and use of a measuring device required at all times. Florida keys lobster season, monroe county, sport lobster. Mini lobster fest in islamorada islamorada forum tripadvisor. The regular lobster season in the florida keys is always august 6 through march 31.
South florida divers grabbed their tickle sticks and hit the water early wednesday morning for the start to the annual twoday lobster miniseason. Lobstering lobster season and mini season got fishues. Key west welcomes lobster hunters each and every july as they try to snag their take of the years lobster bounty during the areas official lobster season. Lobster season in the florida keys hawks cay resort. Mini lobster season islamorada islamorada florida keys. Florida keys lobster mini season 2018 lobstering and spearfishing in the florida keys for lobster mini season. The state of florida created an annual short sportsman season lobster miniseason. Theres always a critique among people about miniseason. Lobster mini season tropical living by keys weekly newspapers. In the one significant change to traditional lobster rules for the sport season, divers who harvest 10 lionfish you dont have to stop at 10. Lobster mini season tropical living by keys weekly. In this article, youll learn how to find the places people dont know about. Florida keys sailfish record 70 sailfish caught and released in one day. The competitive advantage is minimized by the fact that as many as 50,000 other divers invade the states reefs during this intense 48 hours and the hunt takes on the fevered pitch of a.
Lionfish add a new wrinkle in rules for the 2015 lobster miniseason wednesday and thursday. July 25th july 26th book your florida keys hotel early because the islands fill up for this annual popular event. Florida keys, july 16, 2019 floridas twoday lobster miniseason arrives near the end of july, and those on the hunt for the savory crustaceans should know there are rules. Swarms of lobster hunters flood the florida keys for a chance to get their share of this delicious spiny crustacean. Miniseason is a nonissue for the lobster population, fwc lobster expert tom matthews said. Between the ocean breeze and the sunshine filled days, it seems like july couldnt get any better. Florida lobster season opens with a twoday recreational miniseason thats your chance to catch the biggest tails before commercial fishermen set their traps. Spiny lobster season florida keys rules florida keys treasures. And for anyone who has even been down in the florida keys during miniseason which is a 2 day opening only for recreational snorkelers and divers on the last wed and thursday of july, youve seen the loads of lobster seekers jamming up us 1. I was planning a trip to the keys, islamorada, the week of july 24 and just found out that there will be a mini lobster fest going on that week. Florida keys 2019 lobster mini season is here florida. The regular eightmonth lobster season is always august 6th through march 31st. Lobstering is a challenging and fun family activity, where all that is required is some. Mini lobster season spiny lobster sport season is the perfect opportunity to visit cheeca published on july 12, 2016 march 12, 2018 by cheeca leave a comment.
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