Seasonal· Banco Chinchorro· Mexico
Lobster and Conch Closed Seasons (Banco Chinchorro)
18° 35.2′ N · 87° 19.2′ W · approximate
Spiny lobster and queen conch are the backbone of the Chinchorro fishery, and both have closed seasons when they may not be taken or bought.
Practical
Coordinate is the atoll centre (approximate). WWF factsheet: Caribbean spiny lobster closed 1 March-30 June; pink (queen) conch closed in February and from 1 May through November. Undated factsheet - verify current closures locally before buying from fishermen. The reserve is a protected area: no taking by visitors.
Best for
Knowing when lobster is legal to buy
Season
Lobster closed 1 Mar-30 Jun
Nearby
- Banco Chinchorro Biosphere ReserveRight here
- Chinchorro Wrecks (40 Cannons)Right here
- Cayo Centro (Banco Chinchorro)0.8 NM away
- Chinchorro American Crocodiles0.8 NM away
- Frigatebird Nesting at Cayo Centro0.8 NM away
- Cayo Centro Fish-Camp Walk (Banco Chinchorro)1.4 NM away
- Cayo Centro Anchorage (Banco Chinchorro)1.7 NM away
- Cayo Norte Anchorage (Banco Chinchorro)9.8 NM away
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