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Florida's 2013-2014 Spiny Lobster Season Dates Announced

Lobster fans look forward to this time of year. Here's what you need to know about Florida's 2013-2014 Spiny Lobster season.

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Florida's popular Spiny Lobster season opens soon. 

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced the following dates for the 2013-2014 season-

  • July 24 and 25, 2013: Two-Day Spiny Lobster Recreational Season
  • Aug. 6, 2013 to March 31, 2014: Regular Commercial and Recreational Lobster Season.
Here are some other things you should know about Spiny Lobster season-
  • Spiny Lobsters must have a carapace length greater than 3 inches to be taken during the open season. 
  • During the two-day Spiny Lobster season, recreational divers and snorkelers can take up to six lobsters per person per day in Monroe County and Biscayne National Park waters and 12 lobsters per person, per day in other Florida waters.
  • Divers must possess a measuring device and lobsters must be in the water while they are measured.
  • Harvesting of egg-beating females is prohibited.
  • Read additional regulations and safety advice 
Related: Heading to the Keys for Lobster Season?
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