Top Saint Vincent And The Grenadines Fish Catches

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines boasts a vibrant fishing industry deeply rooted in its culture and economy, with artisanal fishing dominating the sector. The country’s top fish catches include tuna (especially yellowfin and skipjack), mahi-mahi (dolphinfish), kingfish, barracuda, snapper, and various species of lobster and conch. Traditionally, fishing was a small-scale, community-based activity, providing food security and livelihoods for coastal populations. Over time, the industry expanded to include both local consumption and export, particularly of high-value species like lobster and conch to international markets. Despite its modest size, the industry remains vital, adapting to modern techniques while maintaining traditional practices, and continues to play a crucial role in the nation’s economy and cultural heritage.

Rank	Fish Species	Metric Tons
1	Stromboid conchs nei	387
2	Albacore	216
3	Bigeye tuna	136
4	Bigeye scad	113
5	Yellowfin tuna	104
6	Little tunny(=Atl.black skipj)	85
7	Mackerel scad	72
8	Common dolphinfish	70
9	Caribbean spiny lobster	64
10	Great barracuda	61
11	Greater amberjack	41
12	Swordfish	32
13	Balao halfbeak	30
14	Red hind	24
15	Skipjack tuna	18
16	Wahoo	17
17	Blue runner	15
17	Coney	15
19	Blackfin snapper	14
20	Southern red snapper	13
21	Carangids nei	10
22	Silk snapper	7
23	Needlefishes, etc. nei	6
23	Blackfin tuna	6
25	Sandbar shark	4
25	Blue marlin	4
27	Nurse shark	3
27	Queen snapper	3
30	Mahogany snapper	2
30	Atlantic sailfish	2
30	Atlantic white marlin	2
36	Silky shark	1
36	Needlefishes nei	1
36	Shortfin mako	1
36	Queen triggerfish	1
36	Blacktip shark	1
36	Marine fishes nei	1
36	Longbill spearfish	1
36	Humpback whale	1
36	Yellowtail snapper	1

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.