Lobster Season Closes, Fishers Warned to Pull Traps

Belize’s popular lobster season wraps up on February 28, 2026, and fishers are being reminded to clear their traps from the water. The annual closure runs from March 1 to June 30 to give lobster populations time to recover.

“Possession of lobster during the closed season is strictly prohibited, and individuals found in violation will be prosecuted under the Fisheries Resources Act, Chapter 210,” the Belize Fisheries Department warned in a statement.

The department will actively patrol the waters to enforce the rules. Fishers and the public can report illegal activity at 224-4552 or fisheries_department@fisheries.gov.bz.

The closure follows regional guidelines under OSPESCA to protect lobster stocks and secure the future of Belize’s fishing industry.