By Zoila Palma: Fishing season for the Caribbean Spiny Lobster (Panulirus argus) has officially opened.
The season runs from July 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027.
Fishers and the public are encouraged to follow the lobster fishery regulations:
Minimum carapace length is three inches.
Minimum tail weight is four ounces.
It is illegal to have in possession any soft-shell (moulting) lobster or female with eggs (berried).
It is illegal to remove from any female lobster any eggs or spawn or the setae or fibre with any eggs or spawn attached.
No person or establishment should have in possession filleted or diced lobster tail.
Illegal fisheries activities can be reported at 224-4552.
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By Zoila Palma: Fishing season for the Caribbean Spiny Lobster (Panulirus argus) has officially opened. The season runs from July 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. Fishers and the public are encouraged to follow the lobster fishery regulations: Minimum carapace length is three inches. Minimum tail weight is four ounces. It is illegal to have
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