Free Florida Lobster Spots: GPS Coordinates to Get Started

If you've searched for "free lobster spots" or GPS coordinates in Florida, you've probably found a lot of vague advice and very few actual numbers. So here are real ones. Below is a sample of free lobster-spot coordinates from the Palm Beaches all the way down to Key West, grouped by region, along with how to use them once you've got them. Every spot here is one of the 100-plus free waypoints in the Lobsterly app, so think of this as a taste of what's already free.

How to use these coordinates

A coordinate is a starting point, not a guarantee. To turn one into a limit:

• Navigate to it. Drop the latitude and longitude into the app or your chartplotter. Since most spots are small (a single rock pile, ledge, or coral head), use your depth finder to confirm the structure and a marker buoy to pin it before you jump in.
• Read the bottom. Get down and look under the ledges and into the holes for antennae. Our guide on how to find lobster covers the tells.
• Check it's legal and open. Confirm the current rules and that you're outside any no-take zone before you take anything.
• Match the spot to your skill and the day. The Easy-rated spots below are shallow and forgiving; pick conditions to suit, and read the safety guide.

South Florida: Palm Beach to Miami

The free spots run well north of the Keys, up through Broward and Palm Beach county, mostly reef ledges and rock close to shore.

Miami & Biscayne

From the Haulover area down into Biscayne, you get nearshore ledges, grass ledges off Key Biscayne, and the shallow patch reefs to the south. More on the area in the Miami & Biscayne guide.

Upper Keys: Key Largo to Islamorada

Coral heads, patch reefs, and shallow nearshore rocks. See the Key Largo and Islamorada guides.

Middle Keys: Marathon & Duck Key

Patch reefs and the famous grass-ledge "holes" out toward the Seven Mile Bridge. See the Marathon and Duck Key guides.

Lower Keys & Key West

Shallow patch reefs, backcountry grass-ledge holes, and scattered nearshore rock. See the Lower Keys and Key West guides.

Don't sleep on the free Lobster Zones

Beyond individual waypoints, the app marks free Lobster Zones: productive nearshore areas, shaded green on the map, that are worth starting your search in even without an exact pin. They run from the Palm Beaches down to Key West, and they're a great way to explore and find your own structure. When you find a good one, you can save it as your own waypoint.

Frequently asked questions

Are there free lobster spots in Florida?

Yes. The Lobsterly app includes more than 100 free waypoints from the Palm Beaches through Key West, plus free Lobster Zones and every recreational no-take zone. This guide lists a sample with coordinates you can use now.

How do you use GPS coordinates to find a lobster spot?

Enter the latitude and longitude into your chartplotter or the app and navigate to the point. Most spots are small, so confirm the structure on your depth finder, drop a marker buoy, then dive down and look under the ledges for antennae.

What is the difference between the free and paid spots?

Free: 100+ waypoints, the Lobster Zones, every no-take zone, 4,500+ artificial reefs, and offline navigation. Premium (one-time): 3,000+ curated spots from Haulover Inlet to Key West, each rated by difficulty with a description.

Spots and conditions change, and nearshore structure can shift with storms. Always confirm current no-take zones and rules on the FWC spiny lobster page before you dive. Last updated June 2026.