Saint Lucia · Spearfishing zone
General fishery waters of Saint Lucia (outside marine reserves)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at General fishery waters of Saint Lucia (outside marine reserves).
Spear gun fishing is permitted in Saint Lucia's fishery waters provided the spearfisher holds written permission (a spear gun permit) from the Chief Fisheries Officer and is not using SCUBA or Hookah gear. Closed seasons and species protections still apply.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Written spear gun permit (EC$25.00) required; no SCUBA/Hookah while spearfishing; no spearing of lobster; species closed seasons and size limits apply; prohibited inside any Marine Reserve.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Saint Lucia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to the Chief Fisheries Officer / Department of Fisheries using the spear gun permit application form (available via the Government of Saint Lucia services portal); processing time 3-5 business days. Permit subject to any conditions the Chief Fisheries Officer specifies.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · govt.lc