Saint Lucia · Spearfishing zone
Soufriere Marine Management Area (SMMA) - Marine Reserves / no-take zones
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Soufriere Marine Management Area (SMMA) - Marine Reserves / no-take zones.
The SMMA, declared in 1995, contains designated Marine Reserves (no-take zones such as the Anse Chastanet reserve) where all fishing is closed. Use of a spear gun for fishing is prohibited in any Marine Reserve (Regulation 44(5)), and a marine reserve may not be used for recreational purposes without written permission (Regulation 46).
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
13.8562°N, 61.0566°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