Spiny Lobster
Panulirus interruptus
Catch Heatmap (28 days)
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About
The most sought-after shellfish in SoCal. Clawless Pacific lobster with sweet firm tail meat. Trap and hoop net trips.
Typical Catch Size
CA Regulations (CDFW)
📋 7 per day; 3.25" carapace minimum
⚠️ Regulations change — always verify with CDFW before your trip.
Habitat & Season
Habitat
Rocky reefs, kelp, pier pilings. Intertidal to 300ft.
Season
October–March (season dates set annually)
Data Sources
SportfishingReport.com
Daily catch data · Dock reports · Party boat totals
CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW)
Official regulations · Bag limits · Size minimums
Wikipedia
Biology · Distribution · Taxonomy
Catch statistics aggregated from public sportfishing reports. Size/weight data represents typical party boat catches in SoCal waters.
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