Lobster season in California for 2024-2025 will run from November 6, 2024, to March 31, 2025. During this time, it is legal to catch and possess lobsters in California waters.
Lobster season is an important time for California’s commercial and recreational fishing industries. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) estimates that the commercial lobster fishery generates over $50 million in revenue annually, and the recreational lobster fishery generates over $100 million in revenue annually. Lobster season also provides jobs for thousands of Californians.