Want to sell your lionfish? With a $50 Saltwater Products License (Click here to find information about and the application to obtain your SPL) you can sell your catch to seafood wholesale dealers around the State of Florida. Below is a great list compiled by the FWC Lionfish program (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) of seafood wholesale dealers who want to buy your lionfish. We have done an excellent job in raising lionfish awareness over the last several years and now restaurants are having a difficult time keeping the fish on the menu on a regular basis. Because of this strengthening market, the regular diver can cover all their fuel, boat, airfills, and other diving expenses as well as putting a little extra coin in their pocket, all while having a great time spearing this invasive species and getting them off of our reefs! Prices vary, we have heard of lionfish being bought anywhere in the $4-$6 range for whole fish. Some dealers may require gutting and removing the spines beforehand. Head shots are encouraged to minimize the damage to the meat. The list gives minimum fish size for the various dealers as well as minimum and maximum quantity. Like everything else in life, it’s good to establish a relationship ahead of time. Happy Hunting!

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