FWC underwater photo of lionfish (left) and spiny lobster (right).
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
The spiny lobster recreational and commercial seasons close to harvest in Florida's state and federal waters, starting April 1, 2023 and will reopen August 6, 2023. The two-day recreational sport season is the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday of July - July 26 and 27 this year. Learn more at MyFWC.com/Marine.