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.

Year-round for lionfish