Department of the Environment Press Release
The Department of Environment (DoE) is advising the public that conch and whelk season will open this Thursday, 1st November. Marine Park rules and boundaries remain in full effect at all times and no conch or whelks may be taken from within the Marine Reserve even within season.
The daily catch limit is 5 conch per person or a maximum of 10 conch per boat with 2 or more persons. Only queen conch may be taken. The daily catch limit for whelks is 2 ½ gallons in the shell or 2 ½ pounds of processed whelks per person per day. The taking of chitons, periwinkle and bleeding teeth is prohibited.
In any one day, no one person may take or permit another person to take, purchase, receive, offer for sale, exchange or donation, or possess more than the daily limit of conch or whelks from Cayman waters. Stockpiling daily catch is not permitted.
The public are encouraged to download the ‘Cayman DoE’ app to instantly ensure all fishing activities are taking place within the regulated seasons and outside the Marine Reserves to avoid violation of the rules and potential prosecution from DoE Enforcement.
Suspicious behavior in action can be reported to the DoE Enforcement on 949-8469 or 916-4271 or 911 for emergencies.
