Honduras · Spearfishing zone
Bay Islands National Marine Park (Parque Nacional Marino Islas de la Bahia)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Bay Islands National Marine Park (Parque Nacional Marino Islas de la Bahia).
Large marine protected area (approx. 6,471.5 km2) covering Roatan, Utila, Guanaja and surrounding waters, with management categories ranging from no-take zones to multiple-use areas. Spearfishing is illegal within the protected area, except licensed lionfish hunting.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
16.4000°N, 86.4000°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Honduras
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Sport/tourist fishing: licence/permit from DIGEPESCA (and Marina Mercante inspection for foreign vessels). Lionfish license: attend a workshop at the Roatan Marine Park Eco Store (West End) covering spear usage, hunting regulations and an in-water skills assessment.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · roatandivers.com