Total allowable catch per person varies with the type of catch. Vessel bag limits are 20 lbs. If you're planning some serious fishing, ask your rental or hotel manager to help arrange for a permit or license. Permits are obtained from Customs officials at ports of entry. Fishing gear is restricted to hook and line and you may not fish with more than six rods at a time.
Hawaiian sling is the only approved spearfishing device.
Use of scuba gear or an air compressor to harvest fish, conch, crawfish and other marine animals is prohibited. Spearing or taking marine animals by any means is prohibited within national sea parks. Annual closed season is April 1 to July 31. Egg-bearing female crawfish are protected. Six crawfish per person may be exported from The Islands Of The Bahamas.