Saint Lucia · Spearfishing zone
All declared Marine Reserves under the Fisheries Act
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at All declared Marine Reserves under the Fisheries Act.
Spear gun fishing is prohibited in any Marine Reserve declared by the Minister under Section 22 of the Fisheries Act. Numerous areas were declared marine reserves by Gazette notice (19 areas in 1986 and a further 6 in 1990). Fishing and taking of flora/fauna in these reserves requires written permission.
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