STX SFGoutsideR1
Seasonal Closures April 1 - June 30 Snappers: Lane & Mutton April 1 - September 30 West Indian Top Snail (Whelks) June 1 - October 31 Queen Conch Recreational Bag/Size Limits Queen Conch: Minimum size limit is either 9 inches in length from the tip of the spire to the distal end of the shell, or 3/8 inch lip width (thickness) at its widest point. Harvest limited to 6 conch per day per recreational fisher; not to exceed 24 conch per boat per day. Whelks (West Indian Top Snail): Minimum size of shell must be greater than 2 7/16 inches in diameter. Prohibited Harvest Parrotfish: Midnight, Blue, Rainbow Groupers: Goliath, Nassau See Recreational Fishing Handbook for further guidance. CIGUATERA Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) is an illness caused by consuming fish that have eaten a marine toxin produced by the alga Gambier- discus toxicus. The toxin tends to accumulate in larger predatory fish such as barracuda, king mackerel, horse-eye jack, amber jack, cubera snapper, dog snapper, and some large groupers. However, there is still a risk that any fish may cause CFP. …
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Seasonal Closures April 1 - June 30 Snappers: Lane & Mutton April 1 - September 30 West Indian Top Snail (Whelks) June 1 - October 31 Queen Conch Recreational Bag/Size Limits Queen Conch: Minimum size limit is either 9 inches in length from the tip of the spire to the distal end of the shell, or 3/8 inch lip width (thickness) at its widest point. Harvest limited to 6 conch per day per recreational fisher; not to exceed 24 conch per boat per day. Whelks (West Indian Top Snail): Minimum size of shell must be greater than 2 7/16 inches in diameter. Prohibited Harvest Parrotfish: Midnight, Blue, Rainbow Groupers: Goliath, Nassau See Recreational Fishing Handbook for further guidance. CIGUATERA Ciguatera fish poisoning (CFP) is an illness caused by consuming fish that have eaten a marine toxin produced by the alga Gambier- discus toxicus. The toxin tends to accumulate in larger predatory fish such as barracuda, king mackerel, horse-eye jack, amber jack, cubera snapper, dog snapper, and some large groupers. However, there is still a risk that any fish may cause CFP. Local commercial fishers are familiar with high risk and questionable species and do not sell them. If you are buying fish and are concerned about a species, ask the fisher. There is currently no way to detect if a fish has ciguatera prior to eating it. Cooking the fish does not destroy the toxin. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, numbness, muscle pain, and reversal of hot and cold sensations. Symptoms may begin 6 to 24 hours after consuming a contaminated fish and may last for days to weeks. If you suspect you have ciguatera, go to the hospital. Fore more information: Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/ciguatera/ Contact Us Department of Planning and Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife St. Thomas St. Croix 6291 Estate Nazareth 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted St.Thomas, VI 00802 St. Croix, VI 00840 (340) 775-6762 (340) 773-1082 St. Croix A Shoreline Fishing Guide