Jamaica · Spearfishing zone

Montego Bay Point Special Fishery Conservation Area

Prohibited zonespecial fishery conservation area / marine park

What this zone is

Overview

How spearfishing is treated at Montego Bay Point Special Fishery Conservation Area.

Fish sanctuary in St. James near Montego Bay; fishing prohibited except under licence. Spearfishing is also prohibited within the Montego Bay Marine Park; a permission letter from the authorities is required to fish there.

On the coast

Location

Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.

18.4667°N, 77.9167°W

View on the map

Source

This zone is documented in the official source below.

jamaicatradeportal.gov.jm

Before you dive

License for Jamaica

Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.

License requiredvia National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining

Apply and register online via the National Fisheries Authority IrieFINS online licensing and registration system, or contact the NFA directly. The Fisheries Act, 2018 requires licences for recreational fishing; persons fishing without a valid licence are liable to penalties.

Get your license

Opens the official portal · fisheries.gov.jm

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