FLORIDA — The recreational harvest of greater Amberjack will reopen in Gulf state and federal waters August 1.
- Amberjack can be harvested starting Thursday
- Spiny Lobster season begins August 6
- FWC wants fishers to have permits and use care around other wildlife
- Visit www.MyFWC.com/Fishing for more information
This season is scheduled to remain open through October 31 in state and federal waters.
The recreational regulations include a minimum size limit of 34 inches fork length and a daily bag limit of one per person.
The 2019 recreational and commercial Spiny Lobster season will follow, starting August 6 and running through March 31, 2020.
Bag limits, size limits, where you can harvest, and other regulations for Spiny Lobsters can be found at MyFWC.com/Fishing.
If you plan to fish for greater Amberjack or Spiny Lobster in Gulf state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel, you must sign up as a Gulf Reef Fish Angler prior to your fishing trip.
Residents can register for recreational license and permits at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.
The FWC believes that safety is important and urges people to use caution when diving and boating.
Residents should also use care around corals and other marine life as well. Always use a divers-down warning device.
If bully netting this season, keep lights directed toward the water and avoid shining them at houses or people along the shoreline. Also, keep sound levels low when near shoreline residences.