Lobster Season is About to Begin!
Key West has an abundance of spiny lobsters living in its coastal waters. These protein-rich creatures make one of Key West’s most mouth-watering delicacies. Since the start of April, when the lobster season ended, locals and visitors alike have been anticipating the exciting day lobster hunting begins once more—which is rapidly approaching!
If you are eager to start diving for lobsters in the waters of Key West, you are in good company. In less than a week, you can start hunting and catching yourself a fresh lobster dinner. For specifics regarding season dates, bag limits and more, please visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s website.
See What Lobster Opportunities are on the Horizon:
Mini Lobster Season
July 29-30
Whet your appetite by partaking in the thrills and catches of the mini lobster season. This lobster season pregame acts as a sneak peak for the open season, which starts the following week.
Open Lobster Season
August 6 – March 31
The summer months are when Key West natives get truly serious about “bug hunting.” Experience the thrill and sense of accomplishment from catching your own lobster dinner. Lobster is one of the most challenging foods to eat because you have to work for your food; but people savor that challenge. Imagine how much more satisfying your dinner would be if you caught it with your own two hands! Add the taste of victory to the sublime flavors of your fresh seafood. Come dive the waters of Key West for the adventure of a lifetime and an unforgettable lobster dinner!
Lobsterfest!
August 6 – 9
The first week of the open lobster season, Key West goes wild! Thousands of lobster lovers descend on the tropical town for one of our biggest festivals of the summer.
Get ready for sumptuous lobster boils, where you’ll enjoy over a pound of Key West’s freshest seafood. Join a pub “crawl” down Duval Street where you can sip themed drinks, like our famous Kraken Rum cocktails. Or even sample lobster while browsing local art at our street fair.
For more information on Lobsterfest, visit the following site: http://www.keywestlobsterfest.com/
