Florida’s recreational and commercial stone crab seasons in state and federal waters will close May 2, with the last day of harvest being May 1. This annual season closure is intended to increase the stone crab population and build resiliency in the fishery.
Commercially harvested stone crab claws may be possessed and sold during the closed season, but only if they have been placed in inventory…
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