Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Spearfishing zone
Open coastal waters outside marine protected areas
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Open coastal waters outside marine protected areas.
Fishing for one's own consumption is allowed for residents outside the designated protected areas. Spearfishing remains forbidden to visitors and spearing lobster is prohibited everywhere; speargun/scuba/hookah fishing is treated as illegal nationwide.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
No spearguns, scuba or hookah gear; no spearing of lobster; visitors require a permit from the Chief Fisheries Officer and may not spearfish.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Visitors must obtain a fishing permit from the Chief Fisheries Officer in Kingstown before fishing. Spearfishing is forbidden to visitors regardless of permit.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · agriculture.gov.vc
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