Belize Conch Season Opens Soon: What You Need to Know

Fishermen in Belize gear up for a highly anticipated opening of Queen Conch fishing season on October 1st, 2024, to June 30th, 2025. The Belize Fisheries Department Administrator warns that the season could close early if the conch production quota is met. 

Key regulations regarding Queen Conch include a ban on harvesting conch from July 1st to September 30th each year.

Conch must exceed 7 inches (17.8 cm) in shell length, with unprocessed conch not exceeding 7 ½ ounces (213 grammes), partially processed conch limited to 3 ounces (85 grammes), and fully processed conch capped at 2 ¾ ounces (78 grammes).

Additionally, diced or fillet conch meat can only be bought, sold, or possessed under a special permit from the Fisheries Administrator.

Exporting conch beyond the permitted quota is also prohibited.