The 2018 twoday mini spiny lobster fishing season will begin at 12 a. Florida lobster mini season 2018 snorkeling and scouting secret reefs duration. Lobster miniseason 2018 has come to a close, and all that remains is the aroma of melted butter hanging in the air. Secure the lobster in the net and take it to the surface for measurement. Jul 26, 2018 headed out of bayfront park marina at 6.
There are two florida lobster seasons, the 2 day mini season and the 8 month regular lobster season. We go out to check all our lobster spots in preparation for opening day. Lobster miniseason underway in south florida wsvn 7news. The carapace of the lobster must be larger than 3 inches and they must be measured in the water.
Jul 19, 2018 july 19th 2018 here in key west next week is lobster miniseason, aka sportsman season, again. Jul 19, 2018 divers search for lobster treasure during the first day of the twoday lobster mini season on wednesday, july 26, 2017, on the beach at pepper park and the stan blum memorial boat launch in fort. For many who dove in head first for the classic annual florida outdoors ritual. Sponsored again by reef safe, this years event is from tuesday, july 23, 2019, to saturday, july 27, 2019, and features a free concert on july 27 to benefit diveheart, a nonprofit that teaches people with disabilities how to scuba dive. Bugfestbythesea florida mini lobster season official. There are numerous ways and techniques to catch the caribbean and florida spiny lobster.
Jul 25, 2017 miami, fl south florida is awash in recreational fishermen this week hoping to bag one of the sunshine states flavorful spiny lobsters. While final numbers wont be tallied until well after the twoday florida spiny lobster season ends after. Jul 25, 2018 south florida divers grabbed their tickle sticks and hit the water early wednesday morning for the start to the annual twoday lobster mini season. This year the mini season falls on july 29th and 30th. Harvest of lobster is prohibited in john pennekamp coral reef state park during the sport season and in everglades national park, dry tortugas national park, notake areas in the florida keys national marine sanctuary and in the biscayne baycard sound lobster sanctuary during both the 2day sport season and regular season. So far, five arrests in lobster miniseason in fl keys. Florida established mini season in 1974 as a way to reduce the conflict between recreational lobster hunters and commercial lobster fishermen. Mini lobster season florida keys catch spiny lobster. We snorkel and catch close to a limit of lobster in islamorada, florida keys. The regular 8 month lobster season is always august 6 through march 31. Jul 23, 2019 agencies across south florida including fwc, miamidade fire rescue and the coast guard will be out patrolling the waters and ensuring participants are safe.
Next year the mini season falls on july 28th and 29th. Spiny lobster season comes to an end until recreational. Florida fish and wildlife conservation commission officers stopped a small boat. July 25th july 26th book your florida keys hotel early because the islands fill up for this annual popular event. July 27 ahead of augusts regular season, which will be open to both recreational and commercial. Dec 29, 2017 mini season is always the last consecutive wednesday and thursday of july each year july 25 and 26 2018 the regular lobster season runs from august 6th to march 31st each year. 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. In greater fort lauderdale, mini lobster season is not merely a chance to catch the spiny lobsters floridian waters are known for it is cause for celebration.
Florida keys lobster mini season 2018 day 1 youtube. Florida lobster mini season 2018 snorkeling and scouting. Florida spiny lobster regulations tulas endless summer. Jul 26, 2018 lobster mini season 2018 has come to a close, and all that remains is the aroma of melted butter hanging in the air. Lobster miniseason is followed by the regular commercial and recreational lobster season. July 25, 2018 lobster miniseason underway in south florida. Despite not having scouted earlier and also went on a friends boat and didnt have our. Mini lobster season 2018 in islamorada, florida keys youtube. Ron yanni unloads a lobster from at boat in phil foster park in riviera beach, florida, july 25, 2018. Florida lobster mini season 2018 snorkeling and scouting secret.
But now, the real lobster season is here, and its time to start putting some meat in the freezer. Miami cbsmiami south florida divers and lobster lovers will soon be hitting the water for the states annual twoday lobster mini season. Make sure you use a good pair of gloves to prevent injury from their sharp spines. July 2930, 2020 last consecutive wednesday and thursday of july each year daily bag limit. If you have never experienced the frenzy you dont know what you are missing. Comprised of two time frames, mini lobster season or spiny lobster sport season is the twoday period that falls on the last wednesday and thursday of the month of july where recreational fisherman can drop. The 2018 lobster miniseason is over, but the memories will last. For many who dove in head first for the classic annual florida. The stanzfam goes lobstering on the second day of mini lobster season 2018 with frank, elizabeth, nicky, and matt. The mini lobster season is always the last consecutive wednesday and thursday in july.
Next year the mini season falls on july 25th and 26th. Monster lobster catch clean cook grillin on the beach. Jul 25, 2018 lobster mini season kicks off at midnight and on tuesday, officials with the florida fish and wildlife conservation commission and the u. This is a time when lobstering is open to recreational harvesters only. Florida lobster mini season boat rentals boatsetter blog. Dive boats and hotels in the more popular areas tend to fill up pretty quickly, so make plans early. Coast guard were giving the 411 on safety and regulations. Bugfest by the sea, a weeklong festival designed to highlight recreational lobstering and south florida dive culture, presents a unique chance to experience mini season like never before. Annually, this opening takes place on the last consecutive wednesday and thursday in july. On august 1, the commercial lobstermen are permitted to set their gear and allow it to soak until the opening of regular lobster season, which is august 6. The bag limits in the florida keys during the 2 day mini season and the lobster regular season is 6 lobsters per person per day.
Carapace must be larger than 3, measured in the water. From initial reports, this years lobster miniseason so far has been relatively quiet. Florida fish and wildlife conservation commission regulations. Time to get crackin as floridas lobster miniseason kicks. Properly licensed snorkelers and divers are able to take up to six legal lobsters per day in monroe county waters.
First arrests made as fl lobster miniseason starts miami herald. Make sure to always verify dates and regulations with florida fish and wildlife it begins at 12. Like spiny lobsters during lobster miniseason, bugfestbythesea is right around the reef. Lobster lovers flock to mini season, where some bring back. First arrests made as fl lobster miniseason starts miami. Possession and use of a measuring device required at all times.
The annual twoday mini lobster fishing season began at. A twoday lobster mini season takes place the last wednesday and thursday of july each year. Spiny lobster season is upon us, but before commercial fishermen go out in droves to collect the endemic crustaceans, recreational anglers have two days of open waters and rock lobsters. Jul 23, 2018 florida lobster mini season is july 25th and 26th. Lobster miniseason begins at midnight across south florida. Mar 22, 2018 the spiny lobster recreational and commercial season closes to harvest in state and federal waters starting april 1, and will reopen aug. Grab your tickle stick, its lobster miniseason cbs miami. We find more lobsters than weve ever seen out on the reef. What you need to know about the 2018 mini lobster season. The two day spiny lobster sport season is always the last consecutive wednesday and thursday in july. Jul 24, 2018 the 48hour mini season is followed by the regular commercial and recreational season, which starts aug. Mini lobster season is a highly anticipated event every year. In 2016, more than 69,000 people participated in the twoday recreational mini season. Spiny lobster fwc florida fish and wildlife conservation.
Divers search for lobster treasure during the first day of the twoday lobster miniseason on wednesday, july 26, 2017, on the beach at pepper park and. The mini lobster season is an annual, twoday period that always falls on the last wednesday and thursday of july. Daniel dixon, of fort pierce, removes the estimated six to sevenpound lobster he captured on the first of the twoday lobster mini season on wednesday, july 25, 2018, while at the black pearl. The mini lobster season is an annual, 2day period that always falls on the last wednesday and thursday of july. One of the first arrests of the 2018 lobster miniseason happened about an hour before the season actually began. Florida the start of the florida lobster mini season is july 27 and boatsetter, an industry leading boatsharing marketplace, is connecting those interested in joining the fun with seasoned captains to find the best locations for lobster hunting. Wsvn as fisherman get ready for lobster mini season, officials want the public to be mindful of the rules. Spiny lobster season in florida is an exciting time for residents and locals alike, as well as commercial and recreational fishermen. Sports fishermen are permitted to get to lobsters before the big boats do. Spiny lobster trap tag fees waived for 201819 season fwc. Floridas legendary spiny lobster miniseason runs from the last consecutive wednesday and thursday of july each year.
Jul 19, 2018 the 2018 twoday mini spiny lobster fishing season will begin at 12 a. Lobster charters marathon florida keys seasquared charters. Florida s lobster mini season is over and the mad dash to tickle bugs from out of coral heads is over. Lobster miniseason wednesday and thursday in florida.
Agencies across south florida including fwc, miamidade fire rescue and the coast guard will be out patrolling the waters and ensuring participants are safe. Jul 25, 2018 this years 48hour miniseason ends at midnight thursday. Lobster miniseason lauderdalebythesea, florida facebook. Authorities warn divers of rules, regulations ahead of. The spiny lobster recreational and commercial season closes to harvest in state and federal waters starting april 1, and will reopen aug. Make sure your up to date and know the regulations with florida fish and wildlife. If you consider yourself to be a saltwater sportsman like we do here at hmy yacht sales.
The state of florida years ago created a short sportsman season to allow recreational users to catch lobsters prior to traps being deployed and commercial season. Florida fish and wildlife conservation commission for questions on regulations or to report a violation division of law enforcement 8884043922 marathon office 3052892320 division of marine fisheries 8504870554. Divers find lobsters on the first day of lobster miniseason. The 48hour mini season is followed by the regular commercial and recreational season, which starts aug.
The twoday annual lobster miniseason came to a quiet end at 12. South florida divers grabbed their tickle sticks and hit the water early wednesday morning for the start to the annual twoday lobster mini season. This years 48hour mini season ends at midnight thursday. The 2021 mini lobster season like all lobster mini seasons is always the last consecutive wednesday and thursday in july. 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. Time to get crackin as floridas lobster miniseason. Lobster miniseason in south florida ends with more arrests. May 09, 2017 the 2018 mini lobster season like all lobster mini seasons is always the last consecutive wednesday and thursday in july. Oct 24, 2017 mini season started in the 70s as a way to reduce conflict between lobster hunters and commercial lobster fishermen commercial can set their traps august 1 st. Woke up way before sunrise to get out to the gulf of mexico right at sun up. While florida has three varieties of lobster, state. Floridas highlyanticipated lobster miniseason kicks off. Spiny lobster mini season set to begin in florida pinecrest. Spiny lobster season is upon us, but before commercial fishermen go out in droves to collect the endemic crustaceans, recreational anglers.