Fishing is hereby prohibited in any public pond, lake, stream or other body of freshwater in the territory by any gear, device or other means except that of angling; provided, that the Commissioner may grant permission, which shall be in writing, for the use of other fishing gear, devices or means of any person or organization for scientific purposes or for live exhibition by any licensed or publicly owned zoo or exhibitor of aquatic life.
U.S. Virgin Islands Legal Code
320
U.S. Virgin Islands § 320 — U.S. Virgin Islands law