United States Virgin Islands · Spearfishing zone

St. James Marine Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary (St. Thomas)

Prohibited zonemarine reserve / wildlife sanctuary

What this zone is

Overview

How spearfishing is treated at St. James Marine Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary (St. Thomas).

Only permitted cast-net baitfishing and (by permit) hook-and-line fishing; general fishing/spearfishing restricted. Permit required from Division of Environmental Enforcement.

On the coast

Location

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

18.3000°N, 64.8300°W

View on the map

Source

This zone is documented in the official source below.

dpnr.vi.gov

Before you dive

License for United States Virgin Islands

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

License requiredvia Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR), Division of Fish and Wildlife

Recreational licenses obtained online via GoOutdoors USVI (www.gooutdoorsusvi.com). Recreational licensing rules were signed October 7, 2022; enforcement scheduled to begin mid-2026. Commercial licenses via DPNR Division of Fish & Wildlife limited-entry application.

Get your license

Opens the official portal · dpnr.vi.gov

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