California · Fish and Game Code - FGC

FGC §8251: Spiny lobsters may be taken only between the first Wednesday in October and the first Wednesday after the 15th of March.

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Spiny lobsters may only be taken during the season from the first Wednesday in October through the first Wednesday after March 15th.

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Spiny lobsters may be taken only between the first Wednesday in October and the first Wednesday after the 15th of March. Lobster traps may be set and baited 24 hours in advance of the opening date of the lobster season if no other attempt is made to take or possess the lobsters.

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