Can I Keep?Spiny Lobster Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational spiny lobster size limits, bag limits and seasons in 4 US coastal states, each from the state's fishery agency. Where a state has several rules, the first is shown; open the state for all of them.
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| State | Size limit | Bag limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | The minimum size limit is three and one-fourth inches measured along… | The daily bag limit is seven lobster. | The recreational fishery for California spiny lobster (Panulirus… |
| Florida (2 rules) | 3 in minimum | 6 per person | Spiny Lobster Sport Season: Season: July 28-29, 2027 (last… |
| North Carolina | 3" Carapace Length (L) | 2/Trip | — |
| South Carolina | Size Limit: 3-inch minimum carapace | Possession Limit: 2 per person per day | — |