Marine Briefing
Marine Briefing
Practical updates for Florida Keys boating, fishing, lobster season, stone crab season, marine weather, and gear readiness.
GEARXO is built around life on the water in the Florida Keys. The Marine Briefing is your starting point for seasonal reminders, regulation links, weather resources, and practical gear notes for recreational harvesters, boaters, and marine businesses.
Season Watch
Florida Spiny Lobster Season — Now Open
Regular Florida spiny lobster season runs August 6 through March 31. A lobster gauge is required on the water at all times. Verify current bag limits and closed areas with FWC before your trip.
- Lobster Gauge & Measuring Requirements
- Lobster Season Prep Checklist
- Shop GEARXO Lobster Gauges
- FWC Spiny Lobster Regulations
Florida Stone Crab Season — Opens October 15
Stone crab season opens October 15. Register your recreational traps, review harvesting requirements, and order your custom GEARXO™ stone crab trap tags before production capacity fills up.
- Stone Crab Harvesting Requirements
- Order Stone Crab Trap Tags
- Stone Crab Trap Tag FAQ
- FWC Stone Crab Regulations
What You’ll Find Here
Weather & Storm Awareness
Links to marine weather, tropical weather outlooks, and boating-condition resources that matter before heading out. Check NOAA Florida Keys Marine Weather and the National Hurricane Center before every offshore trip.
Regulation Reminders
Quick links to official Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission resources so you can verify current rules before harvesting. Regulations change — always confirm with FWC before your trip.
GEARXO Takeaways
Practical notes on what to prepare, what to check, and what gear may help before a day on the water. From lobster gauges to stone crab trap tags, GEARXO products are designed and built in Key West for Florida Keys conditions.
Resources
- Fishing & Boating Resources — Anchoring rules, state vs. federal waters, and general boating guidance for Florida Keys waters.
- Lobster Harvesting Requirements — Season dates, bag limits, gauge requirements, and FWC regulation links for spiny lobster.
- Stone Crab Harvesting Requirements — Trap requirements, claw-size rules, tagging requirements, and current FWC guidance.
- Marine Measuring Tools — Lobster gauges and marine measuring gear built for saltwater use.
- Stone Crab Trap Tags — Durable, easy-to-read tags designed for Florida recreational harvesters.
- FAQs / Season Checklists — Quick checklists and FAQs for lobster, stone crab, and general boating trips.
Official Resources
- FWC Spiny Lobster Regulations
- FWC Stone Crab Regulations
- NOAA Florida Keys Marine Weather
- National Hurricane Center Tropical Weather Outlook
GEARXO Reminder
GEARXO provides marine tools, checklists, and product education to help Florida harvesters stay prepared. Regulations, weather, and local conditions can change. Always verify current rules and conditions with official sources before heading out.
Updated seasonally and as conditions change. Always verify current regulations and weather through official sources before heading out.