A Trapping Permit enables businesses or citizens who wish to use crawfish traps (lobster traps) to harvest spiny lobster or crawfish.

Eligibility

• For Bahamian business, all shareholders must be Bahamian citizens and resident within the country.

Process

1. Complete the relevant application form.
2. Submit the completed form and the required supporting documents to the Department of Marine Resources.
3. Pay required licence fee.

This service can be accessed at the following locations:
 

Family Island Office Locations and Contact Information

Application Form(s)

Application for Permit to Trap Crawfish/Use Compressors.

Supporting Documents

1. Completed application form.
2. Commercial Fishing Licence if vessel is longer than 20 feet.
3. Business Licence.
4. Port Registration document.

Turn-around time

2 business days

Deadline

There are no deadlines associated with this service.

Related Fee(s)

BS$10.00
 

Family Island Office Locations and Contact Information