Can I Keep?Blue Land Crab Regulations in Florida (2026)
Recreational blue land crab rules in Florida saltwater, as published by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
Size Limit: None
Bag limit
Daily Bag Limit: 20 per person
Season
Harvest Seasons: Closed July 1- October 31
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Recreational Blue Land Crab rules in Florida
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- Size Limit: None
- Bag limit
- Daily Bag Limit: 20 per person
- Season
- Harvest Seasons: Closed July 1- October 31
- Legal Gear: by hand, landing or dip net
- Illegal Gear: traps, bleach or any other chemical solution
- Harvest, possession, purchase or sale of eggbearing blue land crabs is prohibited.
- The practice of stripping or otherwise molesting eggbearing blue land crabs in order to remove the eggs is prohibited and the harvest, possession, purchase or sale of blue land crabs from which the eggs, egg pouch or bunion has been removed is prohibited.
- No person shall harvest or attempt to harvest any blue land crab on, upon or from the right-of-way of any federal, state or county-maintained road, whether paved or otherwise, or from any state park.
Quick answers
What is the blue land crab size limit in Florida?
Size Limit: None.
How many blue land crab can I keep in Florida?
Daily Bag Limit: 20 per person.
When is blue land crab season in Florida?
Harvest Seasons: Closed July 1- October 31. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
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Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Most anglers need a Florida saltwater license or registry: get one here.