Saint Lucia · Spearfishing zone
Gros Piton Marine Sanctuary (SMMA)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Gros Piton Marine Sanctuary (SMMA).
No-take Marine Reserve within the Soufriere Marine Management Area (SMMA), covering the reefs from the northern extent of Gros Piton to the westernmost point of Gros Piton. This reserve has been declared a Marine Sanctuary — closed to ALL activities except authorised scientific research (a stricter regime than the other SMMA reserves). Declared under the Fisheries Act No. 10 of 1984. Spear-gun fishing is prohibited in any Marine Reserve (Fisheries Regulations 1994, Reg. 44(5)).
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
13.8080°N, 61.0780°W
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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
