Bahamas · Spearfishing zone
Conception Island National Park
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Conception Island National Park.
BNT national park covering Conception Island between Cat Island and Rum Cay; ~30,000 acres, established 1964. No-take marine reserve extending to the 100-fathom curve. Fishing, collecting and removal of any natural material prohibited; penalties include fines, vessel confiscation and imprisonment.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
23.8500°N, 75.1170°W
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Bahamas
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to the Minister/Director of Fisheries (Form 7); for vessels entering The Bahamas, application is made to the customs officer at the first Port of Entry. To use a spear, the applicant must request this on the permit application; when granted, the spear use is endorsed in writing on the permit by the issuing officer.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · bahamas.com