Bulletin

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Topics: 
Fisheries
Release Date:
Tuesday, 11 February 2020 - 11:30am

The public is reminded of the following closed seasons for fishing of the following species as mandated by law.

Species                                                               Closed dates

Margate                                                                January 1 – March 31

Red Hind                                                             January 1 – March 31

Nassau Grouper                                                 January 1 – March 31

Turtle                                                                   April 1 – November 30

Lobster                                                                July 31 – October 31

Conch                                                                  August 15 – October 31

Whelk                                                                   August 15 – October 31

Persons are not permitted to catch, sell, offer for sale or buy any of these species during this time.

Author

Nekita Turnbull

Ag. Deputy Chief Information Officer
Department of Information & Public Relations 
Telephone: 468-2730
Email:  Neturnbull@gov.vg