Are you ready for lobster season?

South Florida’s favorite mini lobster season is open July 27 and 28. The full season for Florida’s spiny lobster runs from August 6 to March 31. Here are some things you need to know before you head out to the water:

• Permits and licenses should be in place.

• There are bag limits to how many you can catch.

• Only those with licenses can actively harvest.

• Monroe County prohibits night diving.

• Recreational trapping is prohibited.

• Safety is a priority so make sure your boat and gears are ready.

Make sure to check more guidelines issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

– Jovana Cresta Duhaylungsod, C2 Communications