NATFISH Seafood Seasons
Belize's regulated seafood seasons help protect breeding cycles, encourage responsible fishing and sustain fisher livelihoods for future generations. Use this guide to understand the standard national seasons, then contact NATFISH to confirm current product availability.
This is a general regulatory guide, not a NATFISH product catalogue. The dates below summarise Belize's standing national fisheries seasons. They do not describe what NATFISH holds, and a regulatory open season does not mean a product is available.
Status is calculated from today's date against the standard regulatory period only. Confirm every requirement with NATFISH and with the Belize Fisheries Department before you commit.
Contact NATFISH for availability
Contact NATFISH for availability
Contact NATFISH for availability
Contact NATFISH for availability
The season may close earlier than the date shown when the national catch quota is reached.
Contact NATFISH for availability
Contact NATFISH for availability
Contact NATFISH for availability
Contact NATFISH for availability
Contact NATFISH for availability
Contact NATFISH for availability
Availability varies
Belize's shrimp industry is primarily aquaculture-based. Harvesting and availability may therefore depend on production and supplier schedules rather than the same national calendar used for lobster and conch. Contact NATFISH to confirm current availability and sourcing.
Season dates summarise standing Belize Fisheries regulations and may change through quota closures or official management notices. A regulatory open season does not guarantee NATFISH product availability. Please contact NATFISH before making purchasing arrangements.
Season dates describe regulation, not stock. The team can confirm what is actually available for your requirement.
