Irish coastal sea waters (general)

Recreational sea spearfishing is generally permitted along the Irish coast without a licence, subject to species restrictions (no salmonids), bass conservation rules, shellfish restrictions and protected-area rules.

No spearing of salmon, sea trout or other salmonids; no spearing of shellfish; bass size/bag limits apply; no scuba for shellfish.

Year-round for permitted sea species; bass subject to seasonal rules.