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Honduras

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Recreational/sport fishing (pesca deportiva) is legally recognised in Honduras under the Ley General de Pesca y Acuicultura (Decreto No. 106-2015). The national law does not specifically name 'pesca submarina' (spearfishing); it classifies non-commercial fishing as scientific, sporting (recreation) and subsistence, and the only methods it expressly prohibits are explosives and poisons (Art. 45). However, most of the country's prime reef diving lies inside marine protected areas, above all the Bay Islands National Marine Park (Roatan, Utila, Guanaja). Inside these protected areas spearfishing is prohibited, with one practical exception: hunting the invasive lionfish (pez leon) under a Bay Islands Lionfish Spearing License issued by the Roatan Marine Park, using only a Hawaiian sling or pole spear of up to ~3 feet (no spearguns). Closed seasons (vedas) protect lobster, queen conch and other high-value species. Overall: restricted - allowed in principle for sport but heavily constrained in practice by protected-area rules; spearguns are effectively not used and only lionfish may be speared in the main dive areas.

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Достоверность данныхСредняя достоверность

Последнее обновление июнь 14, 2026

Регулирующая база

  • §Ley General de Pesca y Acuicultura, Decreto No. 106-2015 (published in La Gaceta No. 34,409, 5 August 2017)
  • §Ley Especial de las Areas Protegidas de las Islas de la Bahia (Bay Islands protected-area law)
  • §Reglamento del Sistema Nacional de Areas Protegidas de Honduras (SINAPH)
  • §Acuerdo Ministerial 117-2024 / 67-2024 (SAG) - vedas for lobster, queen conch and other marine species
  • §Bay Islands Lionfish Spearing License program (Roatan Marine Park, administrative permit)
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Подводное ружьё
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Закон дословно

Тексты законов

Точные законодательные и нормативные положения, регулирующие подводную охоту здесь, процитированные так, как опубликованы, со ссылкой на каждый официальный источник.

01Articulo 36 (CLASIFICACION DE LAS ACTIVIDADES DE PESCA)Honduras · national

Classification of fishing activities - sport (recreational) fishing as a non-commercial category

Ley General de Pesca y Acuicultura, Decreto No. 106-2015

ESОригинал

2) No Comercial, que puede ser: a) De investigacion cientifica; b) Deportiva, es decir la realizada con fines de recreacion personal o familiar; y, c) De subsistencia, es decir realizada con fines de consumo domestico. [...] La realizacion de toda actividad pesquera requiere de licencia o permiso.

02Articulo 4 (Definiciones) - Pesca DeportivaHonduras · national

Definition of sport fishing

Ley General de Pesca y Acuicultura, Decreto No. 106-2015

ESОригинал

Pesca Deportiva: Es la pesca que se realiza sin fines de lucro, con proposito de esparcimiento y recreacion, con o sin embarcaciones.

03Articulo 41 (EMBARCACIONES QUE DESARROLLAN PESCA TURISTICA Y DEPORTIVA)Honduras · national

Vessels carrying out tourist and sport fishing

Ley General de Pesca y Acuicultura, Decreto No. 106-2015

ESОригинал

ARTICULO 41.- EMBARCACIONES QUE DESARROLLAN PESCA TURISTICA Y DEPORTIVA. Comprende actividades de pesca con fines de entretenimiento, utilizando metodos de pesca individualizada, usualmente realizada por empresas dedicadas al turismo, clubes de pesca y marinas, en embarcaciones con capacidad de autonomia de desplazamiento y navegacion. Su operacion esta sujeta a planes de manejo, licenciamiento de pesca y abanderamiento de las embarcaciones [...] La pesca turistica y deportiva debe respetar las disposiciones del ordenamiento pesquero sobre especies protegidas y practicas de pesca responsable. Las especies conocidas como 'picudos' estan sometidas a la tecnica de 'captura y liberacion'.

04Articulo 42 (PESCA DEPORTIVA POR EMBARCACIONES EXTRANJERAS)Honduras · national

Sport fishing by foreign vessels

Ley General de Pesca y Acuicultura, Decreto No. 106-2015

ESОригинал

ARTICULO 42.- PESCA DEPORTIVA POR EMBARCACIONES EXTRANJERAS. Se puede conceder licencia de pesca deportiva para el desarrollo de la actividad en aguas jurisdiccionales hondurenas a embarcaciones extranjeras, una vez inspeccionadas por la Direccion General de la Marina Mercante y demas autoridades competentes, siempre que no realicen actividades lucrativas como consecuencia del acto autorizado, se garantice que la actividad se desarrolle por un periodo determinado de tiempo y bajo un plan de ordenamiento vigente.

05Articulo 45 (PESCA DE SUBSISTENCIA Y DEPORTIVA INDIVIDUAL)Honduras · national

Subsistence and individual sport fishing; prohibited methods (explosives and poisons)

Ley General de Pesca y Acuicultura, Decreto No. 106-2015

ESОригинал

ARTICULO 45.- PESCA DE SUBSISTENCIA Y DEPORTIVA INDIVIDUAL. La pesca de subsistencia y deportiva en rios, lagunas y riachuelos esta sujeta a vigilancia y control de las municipalidades. La Unidad Municipal Ambiental (UMA) de cada Municipio debe establecer planes para la proteccion y conservacion de recursos pesqueros, observando practicas de pesca responsable. Las municipalidades deben realizar inspecciones para sancionar a los pescadores y otras personas que utilicen metodos y artes de pesca no permitidos, tales como: explosivos y venenos, entre otros, que perjudique la repoblacion de peces y otras especies.

06Articulo 59 (PROHIBICION GENERAL)Honduras · national

General prohibition of unauthorised harvesting

Ley General de Pesca y Acuicultura, Decreto No. 106-2015

ESОригинал

ARTICULO 59.- PROHIBICION GENERAL. Se prohibe toda actividad de aprovechamiento no autorizada o el incumplimiento de las condiciones, bajo las cuales se autorize la actividad conforme a esta Ley. Igualmente se prohibe cualquier actividad tipificada como falta en esta Ley. El Servicio de Guardacostas debe detener las naves con las que se realicen faenas de pesca prohibidas por esta Ley, trasladandolas a los puertos habilitados [...]

Когда можно погружаться

Сезоны и временны́е ограничения

Закрытые, открытые и ограниченные периоды в течение года. Всегда уточняйте на месте закрытия по конкретным видам.

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  • ЗакрытоCaribbean spiny lobster (langosta espinosa, Panulirus argus)март 1 – июнь 30

    Annual closed season (veda) for spiny lobster in the Honduran Caribbean, harmonised with the regional OSPESCA/SICA closure. Fishing season opens 1 July. Set annually by SAG/DIGEPESCA Acuerdo Ministerial.

    prensa.sag.gob.hn
  • ЗакрытоQueen / giant Caribbean conch (caracol gigante del Caribe, Strombus / Lobatus gigas)март 1 – июль 31

    Closed season for giant Caribbean conch under the Plan de Manejo de Pesqueria (Acuerdo Ministerial 117-2024, SAG). The open season runs 1 August to the last day of February; the species is therefore closed roughly March-July.

    laprensa.hn
  • ЗакрытоHigh-value marine-coastal species (shrimp, lobster, giant conch, queen conch, sea cucumber and certain fish)март 1 – июнь 30

    General veda for high-commercial-value marine-coastal species established each year by SAG/DIGEPESCA (e.g. Acuerdo Ministerial 67-2024), running 1 March to 30 June.

    prensa.sag.gob.hn

Разрешение на охоту

Лицензия

Что нужно, чтобы вам разрешили войти в воду, сколько это стоит и как это получить.

Требуется лицензиячерез DIGEPESCA (SAG) for fishing licenses; Roatan Marine Park for the Bay Islands Lionfish Spearing License.

Sport/tourist fishing: licence/permit from DIGEPESCA (and Marina Mercante inspection for foreign vessels). Lionfish license: attend a workshop at the Roatan Marine Park Eco Store (West End) covering spear usage, hunting regulations and an in-water skills assessment.

Получить лицензию

Открывает официальный портал · roatandivers.com

Требуется лицензия
Тип
For sport fishing generally: a pesca deportiva license/permit under Decreto 106-2015 (vessel-based tourist/sport fishing). For spearing in the Bay Islands: a Bay Islands Lionfish Spearing License issued by the Roatan Marine Park (lionfish only).
Стоимость
Lionfish spearing course/license: approx. USD 30 (with own Hawaiian sling) to USD 50-70 (course + registered spear + license).
Срок действия
Bay Islands Lionfish Spearing License: valid 2 years.
Как получить
Sport/tourist fishing: licence/permit from DIGEPESCA (and Marina Mercante inspection for foreign vessels). Lionfish license: attend a workshop at the Roatan Marine Park Eco Store (West End) covering spear usage, hunting regulations and an in-water skills assessment.
Орган власти
DIGEPESCA (SAG) for fishing licenses; Roatan Marine Park for the Bay Islands Lionfish Spearing License.
Официальный портал лицензирования · roatandivers.com

Снаряжение и техника

Правила по снаряжению

Какое снаряжение разрешено, как его можно использовать и при каких условиях.

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Ограничения

  • In the Bay Islands marine protected areas only a Hawaiian sling or pole spear of up to approximately 3 feet may be used, and only to hunt lionfish.
  • Spearguns are not permitted for licensed lionfish hunting in the Roatan/Bay Islands marine parks.
  • National fisheries law (Decreto 106-2015, Art. 45) expressly prohibits explosives and poisons; it does not separately authorise or prohibit spearguns, but protected-area rules govern in practice.
  • All hunting must respect protected species and 'captura y liberacion' (catch-and-release) for billfish ('picudos').

There is no clear, published national rule that authorises recreational spearguns. Because the country's main coastal/reef areas are protected, in practice spearing is limited to licensed lionfish removal with hand-thrown/pole spears (Hawaiian sling or pole spear up to ~3 ft). scuba_allowed for lionfish hunting is left unknown - lionfish licenses cover both divers and free-divers, but specific scuba authorisation should be confirmed locally.

Что можно добывать

Лимиты добычи и охраняемые виды

Дневные квоты, минимальные размеры и виды, которые нельзя добывать ни при каких условиях.

Дневной лимит

unknown

Охраняемые виды — добывать нельзя

  • ОхраняетсяBillfish / 'picudos' (marlin, sailfish) - catch-and-release only (Decreto 106-2015, Art. 41)
  • ОхраняетсяCaribbean spiny lobster - closed season and management plan
  • ОхраняетсяQueen/giant Caribbean conch - closed season and management plan
  • ОхраняетсяSea cucumber - subject to veda/management plan
  • ОхраняетсяSea turtles, marine mammals and other species protected under Honduran wildlife law

No specific recreational spearfishing bag or size limits were located in retrievable sources. Lobster, conch, sea cucumber and certain fish are subject to closed seasons (vedas) and management plans. Billfish must be released.

Кто может охотиться

Гости и резиденты

Чем отличаются правила для иностранных гостей и местных жителей.

Иностранные гости

Разрешено

Требуется специальная лицензия

Требования

  • Foreign vessels may obtain a sport fishing license (licencia de pesca deportiva) for Honduran jurisdictional waters after inspection by the Direccion General de la Marina Mercante and other competent authorities (Decreto 106-2015, Art. 42).
  • No lucrative/commercial activity may result from the authorised sport fishing.
  • To spear lionfish in the Bay Islands, visiting divers/free-divers must obtain a Bay Islands Lionfish Spearing License from the Roatan Marine Park (workshop + skills assessment).

Ограничения

  • Foreigners are subject to the same protected-area prohibitions: no spearfishing inside marine parks/reserves except licensed lionfish hunting.
  • Activity must occur within a defined time period and under a valid management plan.

Visiting divers commonly obtain the Roatan Marine Park lionfish license; it is open to both local and visiting divers and free-divers.

Резиденты

Pesca deportiva / subsistencia license under Decreto 106-2015; Bay Islands Lionfish Spearing License (Roatan Marine Park) for lionfish hunting.

Требования

  • Subsistence and sport fishing in rivers, lagoons and streams is supervised and controlled by the municipalities and their Unidad Municipal Ambiental (UMA) (Decreto 106-2015, Art. 45).
  • Basic artisanal fishing permits are reserved exclusively for Honduran nationals (Decreto 106-2015, Art. 37).

Преимущества

  • Basic artisanal fishing (within 3 nautical miles of the continental or populated-island coast) is reserved for Hondurans and is exempt from the catch-quota system and from monthly sworn declarations.
  • Residents may attend Roatan Marine Park lionfish workshops on the same terms as visitors.

Spearfishing as a recreational activity is governed primarily by protected-area rules; residents face the same in-park restrictions as visitors.

Где на побережье

Разрешённые и запрещённые зоны

Названные районы, открытые или закрытые для подводной охоты. Полную картину смотрите на интерактивной карте.

Разрешённые районы

  • Bay Islands National Marine Park - lionfish hunting (Roatan, Utila, Guanaja)

    Within the Bay Islands marine protected areas, spearing is prohibited for all species except the invasive lionfish (pez leon). Holders of a Bay Islands Lionfish Spearing License issued by the Roatan Marine Park may legally hunt lionfish only, using a Hawaiian sling or pole spear of up to ~3 feet. Spearguns are not permitted; the permit derives from petitions to the Fisheries Department (DIGEPESCA).

    Lionfish only; Hawaiian sling or pole spear up to ~3 ft; no spearguns; license/workshop required from Roatan Marine Park; license valid 2 years.

    cocoviewresort.com

Запрещённые районы

Показать на карте

Условия на воде

Живые условия

Живой снимок морской и погодной обстановки рядом с прибрежной опорной точкой в стране Honduras, от Open-Meteo. Условия меняются вдоль побережья — воспринимайте как ориентировочные.

Живая морская и погодная обстановка рядом с Bay Islands National Marine Park - lionfish hunting (Roatan, Utila, Guanaja).

Условия

К кому обращаться

Органы власти

Официальные органы, отвечающие за рыболовство и лицензирование.

  • Direccion General de Pesca y Acuicultura (DIGEPESCA)

    fisheries authority (under Secretaria de Agricultura y Ganaderia, SAG)

    digepesca.sag.gob.hnSecretaria de Agricultura y Ganaderia (SAG), Tegucigalpa, Honduras

  • Secretaria de Agricultura y Ganaderia (SAG)

    agriculture and livestock ministry (issues vedas / Acuerdos Ministeriales)

    sag.gob.hnTegucigalpa, Honduras

  • Direccion General de la Marina Mercante (DGMM)

    maritime authority (vessel inspections for sport fishing licenses)

    marinamercante.gob.hnHonduras

  • Roatan Marine Park (RMP)

    marine protected area NGO / co-manager (Bay Islands Lionfish Spearing License)

    roatanmarinepark.orgEco Store, West End, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

  • Instituto de Conservacion Forestal (ICF) / SINAPH

    environment / protected-areas authority (National System of Protected Areas)

    icf.gob.hnHonduras

Откуда это взято

Источники

Каждое утверждение на этой странице восходит к одному из этих источников.

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    Ley General de Pesca y Acuicultura, Decreto No. 106-2015 (full text, La Gaceta No. 34,409, 5 Aug 2017) - FAOLEX

    Официальный
    faolex.fao.orgДоступ получен июнь 14
  2. [02]

    Decreto No. 106-2015 - Ley General de Pesca y Acuicultura (FAOLEX record)

    Официальный
    fao.orgДоступ получен июнь 14
  3. [03]

    Decreto No. 106-2015 - Ley General de Pesca y Acuicultura (UNEP Law & Environment Assistance Platform)

    Официальный
    leap.unep.orgДоступ получен июнь 14
  4. [04]

    Ley de Pesca y Acuicultura - DIGEPESCA (SAG) official PDF

    Официальный
    digepesca.sag.gob.hnДоступ получен июнь 14
  5. [05]

    1 de marzo inicia veda de especies marino costeras de alto valor comercial - SAG/DIGEPESCA press release

    Официальный
    prensa.sag.gob.hnДоступ получен июнь 14
  6. [06]

    El 1 de agosto se abrio la veda de pesca de caracol (La Prensa) - conch season Acuerdo 117-2024

    Вторичный
    laprensa.hnДоступ получен июнь 14
  7. [07]

    Bay Islands Lionfish Spearing License - Roatan Divers

    community
    roatandivers.comДоступ получен июнь 14
  8. [08]

    Lion Fish Hunting - CoCo View Resort (Hawaiian sling/pole spear up to 3 ft, lionfish only, RMP license)

    community
    cocoviewresort.comДоступ получен июнь 14
  9. [09]

    Honduras - Invasive Species (Reef Resilience Network) - Bay Islands National Marine Park, lionfish licensing, DIGEPESCA permits

    Вторичный
    reefresilience.orgДоступ получен июнь 14
  10. [10]

    Roatan Info - Roatan Freediving School (spearfishing prohibited in Roatan Marine Park except licensed lionfish)

    community
    roatanfreediving.comДоступ получен июнь 14
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    Ley Especial de las Areas Protegidas de las Islas de la Bahia (TSC Honduras legal library)

    Официальный
    tsc.gob.hnДоступ получен июнь 14

Заметки исследователя

Honduras has no national statute that specifically names recreational spearfishing ('pesca submarina') or authorises spearguns. The Ley General de Pesca y Acuicultura (Decreto 106-2015) recognises sport fishing (pesca deportiva) as a non-commercial category requiring a license/permit, expressly prohibits only explosives and poisons (Art. 45), requires catch-and-release for billfish (Art. 41), and allows foreign-vessel sport fishing licenses after maritime inspection (Art. 42). In practice the legally significant constraints are the marine protected areas: the Bay Islands National Marine Park (~6,471.5 km2 over Roatan, Utila, Guanaja) and the Roatan Marine Park / Sandy Bay-West End Marine Reserve, where spearfishing is prohibited. The one operative exception is invasive-lionfish removal under a Bay Islands Lionfish Spearing License issued by the Roatan Marine Park, restricted to a Hawaiian sling or pole spear of up to ~3 ft (no spearguns), valid 2 years. Verbatim legal text was taken from the FAOLEX copy of Decreto 106-2015 (PDF extracted with pdftotext). Confidence is 'medium': the national law text is authoritative and verbatim, but the protected-area prohibitions and lionfish license rules are documented mainly via reputable secondary/community sources (Roatan Marine Park partners, Reef Resilience Network) rather than primary legal text, and exact daily/size limits for spearfishing could not be located. The Ley Especial de las Areas Protegidas de las Islas de la Bahia and the Roatan Marine Park's own management plan would be the primary instruments to confirm the in-park spearfishing ban verbatim; their full text was not retrieved in this pass.

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