I've googled but can't find an answer.... can someone explain why/how there came to be a mini season? Regular season starts in a week, right?
Confused...
There are two Florida Lobster Seasons, the 2 day mini season and the 8 month regular lobster season. The mini lobster season is always the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July.
The regular 8 month lobster season is always August 6 through March 31. If you plan on coming for the regular season you will need a Florida saltwater fishing license plus a lobster permit. You can get both easily online and I believe the fishing license can be 3 or 7 day, or 1 year. The lobster permit is for one year.