Saint Lucia · Spearfishing zone
Petit Piton Marine Reserve (SMMA)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Petit Piton Marine Reserve (SMMA).
No-take Marine Reserve within the Soufriere Marine Management Area (SMMA), covering the reefs from the southern end of Malgretoute Beach to the northern end of Jalousie Beach — i.e. the reefs around Petit Piton. Declared under the Fisheries Act No. 10 of 1984 (re-declared 2000; earlier sections at Malgretoute and Anse des Pitons declared 1986). All fishing is closed and spear-gun fishing is prohibited in any Marine Reserve (Fisheries Regulations 1994, Reg. 44(5)). Diving/snorkelling by SMMA permit only.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
13.8304°N, 61.0676°W
View on the mapSource
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
