Where is spearfishing illegal

You just need to abide by all the laws and bylaws of which there are not many. For example, if you want to catch sea bass, you must abide by the same laws that apply to anglers.

You cannot catch any sea bass between the months of December and February. You can spearfish all along the coast without a permit — just avoid the few protected marine areas. You cannot spearfish in rivers, lakes or other freshwater sites.

Aside from these few restrictions, please do remember that a speargun has the potential to be a very dangerous weapon can cause a lot of damage. Treat it with respect and care, educate yourself, take a course, watch YouTube videos, get involved with local clubs, join the BSA and find a buddy to dive with. If people start acting irresponsibly — hunting on densely populated beaches for example — it will just be a matter of time before we are all subject to the burden of licenses and permits.

Yes, it's legal to own a speargun in the UK. However, keep in mind that spearguns and spears can be dangerous weapons if used improperly. You should act responsibly and within the law at all times. Yes you can travel abroad with a speargun. Most UK spearos after a good few years of hunting in the UK will want to sharpen their teeth on some bigger game fish abroad.

Marine species harvested by spearing are subject to the same recreational regulations e. The following is a list of species or groups of species that are prohibited from harvest by all forms of spearing in state waters:. Harvest with the use of powerheads, bangsticks or rebreathers is prohibited in state waters, except that rebreathers are allowed for the harvest of lionfish.

Report Issues Report fish kills, wildlife emergencies, sightings, etc. Go Outdoors Florida! Billfish all species Spotted eagle ray Sturgeon Manta ray Sharks Bonefish Tarpon Goliath Grouper Snook Blue Crab Nassau grouper Spotted seatrout Red drum Weakfish Stone Crab Pompano African pompano Permit Tripletail Lobster Families of ornamental reef fish surgeonfish, trumpetfish, angelfish, butterflyfish, porcupinefish, cornetfish, squirrelfish, trunkfish, damselfish, parrotfish, pipefish, seahorse, puffers, triggerfish except gray and ocean You may NOT spearfish excluding bowhunting and gigging as described below: Spearfishing of marine and freshwater species in freshwater is prohibited.

Possession of a spear gun in or on freshwater is also prohibited. Keep at least 50m away from swimmers, snorkellers, scuba divers and other fishers.

Respect other water users. Know the rules, including areas closed to fishing.