johng, I'm pretty sure that they are not protected anywhere except where all fishing is off limits like Galleon Beach near Black River. (btw, that makes a nice picnic beach if you need to get away). I'm sure there are some but I haven't met a Jamaican yet that eats lionfish. lol You wouldn't eat the spikes anyway. Hopefully that attitude will change.
No worries, MMike...plenty of Jamaicans are eating lionfish.Originally Posted by MilwaukeeMike
I filet all the lion fish I catch. It is just like cleaning a walleye. Just a little extra care in handling. I trim all the fins and spikes first then the dangerous part is gone. They are very tasty beer battered and deep fried or just pan fried with bread crumbs and some local spices. Can't wait to find some one to take us out to a good location with a lot of lion fish.
