california spiny lobster season
Lobster guages, a take-away soft cooler and bottled water are provided for you and your guest. For your charter, we also supply ten lobster hoop nets and fresh lobster bait.
what you need:
Reservation deposit to reserve the selected date and time [September 30, 2023 (6:00 a.m.)* – March 20, 2024].
Identification (Drivers License, Identification Card or Passport).
Lobster Harvest Report Card – All passengers are required to posses one. In-person purchase at most sporting goods stores or Walmart.
California Fishing License (children under the age of 16 do NOT require licensing).
click LICENSE to purchase online fishing license. Please wait until the trip is confirmed to purchase license (3 – 5 days before reservation date).
Maximum Passengers: 3
Maximum Lobster Per Person: 7
Maximum Lobster Hoop Nets: 10
where to meet:
Location:
Dana Landing Public Dock – 2580 Ingraham St, San Diego CA 92109.
Time: TBD (one hour before sundown).
Duration: 4 hours.
If you are more than 15 minutes late, the charter is cancelled and reservation deposit becomes nonrefundable.
suggestions:
very warm, weather-resistant clothing (gloves, light jacket, sweater).
sun protection (sunglasses, hat).
food + beverages (water is provided).
motion sickness remedies (non-drowsy).
no hard coolers + no glass (complementary insulated tote with ice included. perfect for bringing home your catch).
*Start time for the 2023-2024 spiny lobster season may be changed by ongoing rulemaking. For more information, please check https://fgc.ca.gov/Regulations/2023-New-and-Proposed