It looks like the
Bahamas just recently eased up on the draconian
fishing regulations that were implemented last
winter. You can now get conch again, pelagics(bluewater
fish like tuna,wahoo,dolphin) are increased although it won't affect the average cruiser too much. The big change is from a #20 per
boat limit of scaled
fish (which was ridiculous because one nice grouper would have exceeded the limit) to #60 or 20 fish, whichever you hit first. Remember to be sure and have them add spearfishing with polespear or Hawaiian sling to your
fishing license when you clear in if you want to spearfish.
I'm really glad to see these more sensible
regulations, which will allow them to still manage their fisheries for sustainable harvest without punishing the tourists.