Enjoy a day of lobster fishing at Big Pine Key in the Florida Keys! Each client actively harvests the lobster with my assistance. All needed equipment will be provided (see list below), except for the Crawfish license. Each harvester must have their own Crawfish license. If you do not have a license, you may purchase one online at the following link: http://myfwc.com/license/
How to catch lobster
| Step 1 |
Locate the lobster. They can often be found under ledges, corals, in rock piles and holes. Spotting them can be relatively easy. Look for the long, red spiny antennae sticking out. |
| Step 2 |
Tickle them out into an open space. Tickle sticks are no more than a three foot long stick. Use the stick to poke the lobster's backside and it should come crawling out from it's hiding place. |
| Step 3 |
Place your net a foot or so behind the lobster. |
| Step 4 |
Use the tickle stick to rap the antennae. This action should cause the lobster to scoot backwards and into the net. |
| Step 5 |
Scoop it up. |
| Step 6 |
Measure the lobster's carapace with your measuring device. The total length of the carapace, from the eye stalks to where the tail starts, has to measure a minimum of three inches. |
Equipment needed
- Tickle Stick (supplied)
- Net (supplied)
- Measuring gauge (supplied)
- Gloves (supplied)
- Valid Florida Fishing License with Crawfish endorsement (not supplied)
You may combine a half day of Lobster Fishing with a half day of Snorkeling at no extra cost to you! Please check the rates page for more details!