lobster/Key West

[T2 scuba]

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I'm new to lobstering in key west area, and being from out of state(Virginia), would like to catch some lobster in/around key west area.
I will be purchasing a out of state license.

Does anyone have any suggestions of areas/locations that I might land a few.

I will be diving from my boat and be there for a long weekend 3-4 days.

I would like to make this trip an outstanding experience.

I'm aware there is a 6 limit.

Also if does anyone know of other good hunting areas in fl.

 

[the gooch]

It is not season yet.

 

[Sandbar]

Please see the attached link to FWC saltwater fishing regulations, which includes crawfish (spiny lobster). As Indicated above, season is currently closed through August 5th (with a 2-day sportsman season on July 28 and 29).

The good news, however, is that you can take all the lionfish and tar balls that you can find and capture. Lionfish are delicious to eat...tar balls not so much.

Happy hunting.
http://www.myfwc.com/docs/RulesRegulations/Saltwater-Regulations.pdf

 

[Orlando Eric]

T2Scuba-- when are you coming down? The Florida Keys is the best lobstering in the world. The lobster march south the first week of July to the keys. Rarely are any seen north of Dade county after this march of the lobster.

Be mindful of the SPA areas or it will be a VERY $$$$ lobster tail.

 

[Orlando Eric]

Lobster March to the Keys

 

[Sandbar]

Lobster March to the Keys

Neat video. Suddenly very hungry.

 

[floridanewbe]

Hi TZ im glad you got to this section of the boards.

 

[T2 scuba]

yes, I'm aware of the July mini-season and reg season starts 06 August.

 

[T2 scuba]

Sandbar,
wasn't aware march was that ealry , heard like in 80's that march was 2nd Full moon after reg season opens(sept), kunfortunately I won't be there for either.
Plans for long weekend after start of seaonaround 14 August.
thank you for info...
Will try to incorporate in future just to see this exciting event.....

 

[trtldvr]

If someone gives you locations for a lobster whole, you can bet it is far away from where they catch their limit, and if they post the location on here it is probably in the next county.