Jul 8, 2026 | Diving, Mini Season, Snorkeling
Key Takeaways Two seasons. Florida runs a two-day sport (mini) season, July 29–30 in 2026, plus a regular season from August 6 through March 31. The Keys limit is six. In Monroe County and Biscayne National Park you can keep 6 spiny lobster per person per day in both...
Jul 8, 2026 | Diving, Mini Season, Snorkeling
Key Takeaways Spiny, not clawed. The Florida Keys lobster is the clawless Caribbean spiny lobster, caught by hand with a tickle stick and net rather than a trap. Snorkeling counts. You don’t need a scuba certification. Most visitors catch lobster free-diving...
Jul 26, 2025 | Mini Season
Mini season in Marathon isn’t just about snagging spiny lobster limits. It’s 48 hours packed with reef dives at sunrise, family-friendly wildlife encounters by afternoon, and dockside eats at sunset. Whether you’re a first-timer wondering “what are the best things to...
