Fishing Prohibited In Grouper Boxes

August 20, 2026 | 0 Comments

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is reminding “commercial and recreational fishers that the ‘Grouper Boxes’, which contain important Black Grouper aggregations, remain closed to fishing until 1 December 2026. ”

A Government spokesperson said, “These areas are indicated on the maps as ‘Extended Closure Areas’.

“While the areas around the Red Hind aggregations opened last week, fishing is still prohibited in the ‘Grouper Boxes’ as the Black Grouper has a longer reproductive season than the Red Hind.

“For more information contact the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Marine Resources Section at 293-5600 or fisheries@gov.bm.”