Queen Conch under Seasonal Closure in Federal Waters East of STX

The seasonal closure for the fishing or possession of queen conch in federal waters east of St. Croix, USVI, began on June 1 and ends on October 31st. This seasonal closure protects the conch during its reproduction, when the species is most vulnerable to pressure from overfishing.

The closure applies in federal waters east of 64o34’ longitude west in St. Croix, including the Lang Bank area, which falls within these waters (consult the map below).

REMEMBER THAT CONCH FISHING IS UNDER YEAR-ROUND CLOSURE IN ALL OTHER FEDERAL WATERS.