See NOAA Gulf chart for official boundary. Lobstering is restricted year round in Everglades National Park and Dry Tortugas National Park. See NOAA chart for official boundary line. Recreational harvesters are required to possess a valid Florida Saltwater Fishing License with a current crawfish stamp. Consult your license agent for exemptions to licensing requirements.
Licenses are available through local tax collectors, many tackle shops and marine supply stores.
Such as spears, hooks and wire snares that injure lobster are not allowed. Possession of bully nets is prohibited in Everglades National Park. Each harvester must have a gauge made for measuring lobster while harvesting in the water. All lobster must be measured in the water and released unharmed if undersized. Lobster must be of legal size before they are in possession.