New Fishing
Regulations Announced

The long-rumored new sportfishing regulations for visitors to the Bahamas are now in effect. Under the new regulations, which refer to fish that may be aboard a vessel at any given time, the new bag limits are: 18 pelagic fish (dolphin, wahoo, kingfish, or tuna); 10 lobsters; 60 pounds or 20 demersal fish (grouper, snapper, etc.); and six conchs. The fish may be cleaned and filleted as long as the catch limits are followed. Inspectors will use their discretion in regards to what constitutes being “just over the limit.” When leaving the Bahamas, any one person is allowed to take six pelagic fish, six lobsters and 20 pounds of demersal fish.

Carlton Sands, sports co-ordinator from Bahamas Tourism, comments on the newly relaxed regulations. “We’re looking forward to a more fruitful year in 2008 where more boaters will frequent the Bahamas based on the changes that were made,” he says.   ...

February Events Galore

On Exuma, the Annual Farmers Cay Festival, scheduled for February 1-3, will feature family-oriented activities, games and prizes. Add great traditional Bahamian food to the mix, and a good time is assured for everyone. The last weekend of this month, Exuma will host an Arts and Crafts Festival. For details call Nancy Cole at 242-345-0074. ...

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