Jamaica · Spearfishing zone
South West Cay (Pedro Bank) Special Fishery Conservation Area
Prohibited zonespecial fishery conservation area / fish sanctuary
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at South West Cay (Pedro Bank) Special Fishery Conservation Area.
Fish sanctuary at the Pedro Bank/Cays offshore; fishing prohibited except under licence.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
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 licenseOpens the official portal · fisheries.gov.jm