Cayman Islands · Spearfishing zone
Designated Grouper Spawning Area - West End, Little Cayman
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Designated Grouper Spawning Area - West End, Little Cayman.
Designated Grouper Spawning Area (DGSA) protecting the largest known Nassau grouper spawning aggregation. No spearfishing or fish pots within a one-mile radius from 1 Nov to 31 Mar; Nassau grouper may not be taken here.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
19.6600°N, 80.2700°W
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Cayman Islands
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to the Department of Environment. Speargun licence applications are accepted annually between 1 June and 31 August. As of the March 2026 Conservation Council decision, the DoE was preparing to (re)commence issuing and renewing licences.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · doe.ky