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In Florida, what is the rule about egg-bearing blue crabs?

Harvest is prohibited.

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  1. You may not harvest them ✔
  2. You may keep one per day
  3. You may keep them if over 5 inches

Why: Egg-bearing females carry the next generation. Florida bans harvesting them and recommends releasing other females too.

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Answer: You may not harvest them. Egg-bearing females carry the next generation. Florida bans harvesting them and recommends releasing other females too.

  1. FWC Blue Crab myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/blue-crab
    Harvest of egg-bearing crabs prohibited
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. FWC Blue Crab myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/blue-crab
    females are only able to mate once, after they mature
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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