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Recreational spearfishing is broadly legal in the United States but is governed by a layered system. In federal waters (generally 3 to 200 nautical miles offshore, the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone), NOAA Fisheries (National Marine Fisheries Service) regulates harvest under the Magnuson-Stevens Act and species-specific rules, while individual coastal states regulate their own waters (generally out to 3 nautical miles, or about 9 nautical miles for Texas and the Gulf coast of Florida). Rules therefore vary substantially by state and by site. Spearfishing is permitted in most marine waters of states such as Florida, California, Hawaii and Texas, subject to gear restrictions, protected-species lists, closed areas (national marine sanctuaries, marine protected areas, marine reserves, swimming-beach/pier buffers), and license requirements. Powerheads, bangsticks and explosive devices are commonly prohibited. Freshwater spearfishing rules vary by state and are often more restrictive (e.g. Florida bans it entirely), while some states permit it for non-game fish only. Federal law independently protects marine mammals (Marine Mammal Protection Act) and endangered/threatened species (Endangered Species Act) from take by any method, including spearing; billfish are protected from commercial sale and custody-for-sale under the Billfish Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 1827a), while recreational take of billfish is regulated by NOAA Fisheries' Highly Migratory Species rules.
Naposledy aktualizováno Červen 16, 2026
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- §Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.)
- §50 CFR Part 600 - Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions (federal fisheries regulations)
- §National Marine Sanctuaries Act (16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.); 15 CFR Part 922
- §Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 (amended 2018), codified at 16 U.S.C. 1827a
- §Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972; Endangered Species Act of 1973
- §State fisheries codes and administrative rules (e.g. Florida Administrative Code, California Fish and Game Code, Hawaii Administrative Rules, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code)
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Přesná zákonná a regulační ustanovení upravující harpunový rybolov zde, citovaná tak, jak byla zveřejněna, s odkazem na každý oficiální zdroj.
Federal definition of spearfishing
50 CFR Part 600, Subpart P - Marine Recreational Fisheries of the United States
Spearfishing means fishing for, attempting to fish for, catching or attempting to catch fish in tidal waters by any person with a spear or a powerhead (see 50 CFR 600.10).
Federal definition of powerhead
50 CFR Part 600 - Magnuson-Stevens Act Provisions
Powerhead means any device with an explosive charge, usually attached to a spear gun, spear, pole, or stick, that may or may not fire a projectile upon contact.
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary - spearfishing prohibition in management areas
National Marine Sanctuaries Act regulations, 15 CFR Part 922 Subpart P (Florida Keys NMS)
In the Key Largo and Looe Key Existing Management Areas the following activities are prohibited: "Spearfishing." and "Possession of spearfishing equipment, except while passing through without interruption."
Florida definition of spearing and spearfishing
Florida saltwater recreational fishing regulations (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)
Spearing: a general term that includes bow fishing, gigging, spearfishing (underwater), or the use of any other device to capture a fish by piercing its body. Spearfishing: the catching or taking of a fish through the instrumentality of a hand or mechanically propelled, single or multi-pronged spear or lance, barbed or barbless, operated by a person swimming at or below the surface of the water.
Florida prohibited spearing gear and geographic restrictions
Florida saltwater recreational fishing regulations (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission)
Harvest with the use of powerheads, bangsticks or rebreathers is prohibited in state waters, except that rebreathers are allowed for the harvest of lionfish. Spearing is prohibited within 100 yards of any designated public bathing beaches, commercial or public fishing piers, or portions of bridges where fishing is allowed; and within 100 feet of the unsubmerged portion of any jetty, except that spearing is allowed along the last 500 yards of any jetty that extends more than 1,500 yards from the shoreline. Spearing is prohibited within the upper Keys no-spearfishing zone, which includes all state waters from the Miami-Dade County line down to and including Long Key. Spearing is prohibited for any species (freshwater or marine) in freshwater; possession of spearfishing equipment in or on freshwater is also prohibited.
Texas spearfishing and bowfishing - permitted species
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fishing regulations (Outdoor Annual)
A bow may be used to take any species of fish that is: NOT listed as a game fish and NOT listed as an endangered or threatened species. Bows are legal for taking non-game fishes such as gar, buffalo, mullet and sheepshead. Fish may be taken with longbow, recurved bow, compound bow, or crossbow. A freshwater, saltwater, or all-water license package is required to bow fish in Texas public waters.
Federal billfish sale prohibition and definition
Billfish Conservation Act of 2012 (codified at 16 U.S.C. 1827a)
No person shall offer for sale, sell, or have custody, control, or possession of for purposes of offering for sale or selling billfish or products containing billfish. ... [Definition] the term 'billfish' means any fish of the species Makaira nigricans (blue marlin); Kajikia audax (striped marlin); Istiompax indica (black marlin); Istiophorus platypterus (sailfish); Tetrapturus angustirostris (shortbill spearfish); Kajikia albida (white marlin); Tetrapturus georgii (roundscale spearfish); Tetrapturus belone (Mediterranean spearfish); and Tetrapturus pfluegeri (longbill spearfish); but does not include the species Xiphias gladius (swordfish).
Hawaii - SCUBA spearfishing prohibited in the West Hawaii Regional Fishery Management Area
Hawaii Administrative Rules, Title 13, Chapter 60.4 (West Hawaii Regional Fishery Management Area)
Engage in or attempt to engage in SCUBA spearfishing, possess both SCUBA gear and a spear at the same time, or possess SCUBA gear and any specimen of speared aquatic life at the same time.
Kdy se můžete potápět
Sezóny a časová omezení
Uzavřená, otevřená a omezená období v průběhu roku. Místní uzavření pro konkrétní druhy vždy ověřte.
- OmezenoConnecticut freshwater spearingunknown – unknown
Connecticut DEEP regulates spearing by water body and species rather than by a single statewide spearfishing season. Spearing is prohibited in all lakes and ponds and in streams or stream sections stocked with trout, and there is no spearing or gaffing of striped bass in freshwater; where spearing is permitted it is subject to the same species seasons, size and creel limits as other methods. The previously recorded 'May 1 to October 31 freshwater spearfishing season' could not be confirmed in Connecticut DEEP sources and has been removed as unsupported. Consult the current Connecticut DEEP Freshwater Fishing Guide before diving.
- OmezenoFederally and state-managed species (e.g. grouper, snapper, lobster) with seasonal harvest windowsunknown – unknown
Many target species harvestable by spearfishing are subject to species- and region-specific open/closed seasons set by NOAA Fisheries (federal waters) and individual states. Seasons vary by species, region and year - consult the relevant NOAA Fisheries region and state agency before diving.
Povolení k rybolovu
Povolení
Co potřebujete k legálnímu vstupu do vody, kolik to stojí a jak to získat.
Purchase from the relevant state fish and wildlife agency online portal, license vendors, or in person. Requirements differ by state and by resident/non-resident status.
Získejte povoleníOtevře oficiální portál · fisheries.noaa.gov
- Typ
- State recreational/sport fishing license (saltwater and/or freshwater endorsement); some states require additional stamps (e.g. California ocean enhancement stamp). Federal permits may apply for certain species.
- Cena
- Varies by state and residency (typically USD ~10-50 for residents; higher for non-residents and annual vs short-term).
- Platnost
- Varies by state (typically annual; short-term/multi-day options available).
- Jak získat
- Purchase from the relevant state fish and wildlife agency online portal, license vendors, or in person. Requirements differ by state and by resident/non-resident status.
- Úřad
- State fish and wildlife agencies (e.g. FWC Florida, CDFW California, Hawaii DLNR/DAR, TPWD Texas); NOAA Fisheries for federal waters/HMS permits.
Vybavení a technika
Pravidla pro vybavení
Jaké vybavení je povoleno, jak se smí používat a jaké jsou podmínky.
Omezení
- Powerheads, bangsticks and explosive devices are commonly prohibited (e.g. Florida, California). Florida also prohibits rebreathers for spearfishing except for lionfish harvest.
- SCUBA spearfishing legality varies by state and area: prohibited in some zones (e.g. Hawaii's West Hawaii Regional FMA), allowed in others.
- Allowed gear typically includes spearguns, pole spears and Hawaiian slings (varies by state).
- Federal: a 'powerhead' is defined as any device with an explosive charge attached to a spear gun/spear/pole/stick (50 CFR 600.10).
Gear rules are set primarily at the state level and differ significantly. Always verify allowed gear, SCUBA permissibility and powerhead rules for the specific state and dive site before diving.
Co smíte ulovit
Limity úlovků a chráněné druhy
Denní kvóty, minimální velikosti a druhy, které nesmíte nikdy lovit.
Denní limit
Set per species by state and by NOAA Fisheries region; no single national limit. Bag and possession limits vary by species, region and season.
Chráněné druhy — neulovit
- ChráněnoBillfish - blue marlin, striped marlin, black marlin, sailfish, shortbill spearfish, white marlin, roundscale spearfish, Mediterranean spearfish, longbill spearfish (Billfish Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. 1827a; swordfish excluded). Note: the Act prohibits the sale and custody-for-sale of billfish, not recreational catch-and-release or take, which is governed by NOAA Fisheries HMS rules; Atlantic billfish sale has been prohibited by regulation since 1988.
- ChráněnoMarine mammals (Marine Mammal Protection Act)
- ChráněnoEndangered/threatened species (Endangered Species Act), e.g. sawfish, sturgeon species
- ChráněnoGoliath grouper and Nassau grouper (no harvest)
- ChráněnoFlorida prohibited-spearing species: billfish, bonefish, blue crab, stone crab, Caribbean spiny lobster, goliath grouper, manta ray, Nassau grouper, permit, pompano, red drum (redfish), all sharks, snook, spotted eagle ray, spotted seatrout, sturgeon, tarpon, tripletail, weakfish
- ChráněnoMassachusetts: striped bass may not be taken by spearfishing
Protected-species lists differ by jurisdiction. Federal protections (billfish, marine mammals, ESA-listed species) apply nationwide in addition to state prohibited-species lists.
Kdo smí rybařit
Návštěvníci a rezidenti
Jak se pravidla liší pro zahraniční návštěvníky a místní rezidenty.
Zahraniční návštěvníci
PovolenoVyžadováno zvláštní povolení
Požadavky
- Obtain the applicable non-resident state recreational/sport fishing license for each state where you will dive.
- Comply with the same gear, species, area and seasonal rules as residents.
Omezení
- Non-resident license fees are typically higher than resident fees.
- No general federal prohibition on non-citizens spearfishing recreationally; rules are governed by state licensing.
Foreign visitors generally need the same state fishing license (non-resident rate) as U.S. visitors from out of state. There is no nationwide spearfishing permit; licensing is state-by-state.
Rezidenti
State resident recreational/sport fishing license with relevant endorsement (saltwater/freshwater).
Požadavky
- Hold a valid resident fishing license for the state of residence/where diving (some exemptions, e.g. certain shore-fishing or age categories, vary by state).
Výhody
- Lower license fees than non-residents.
- Some states (e.g. Hawaii) historically required no permit for resident shore/spearfishing in certain cases - verify current rules.
Resident vs non-resident distinctions and exemptions are defined per state.
Kde na pobřeží
Povolené a zakázané zóny
Pojmenované oblasti, které jsou otevřeny nebo uzavřeny pro harpunový rybolov. Celkový obraz zobrazte na interaktivní mapě.
Povolené oblasti
Spearfishing is permitted in most Florida saltwater areas outside restricted buffers, sanctuaries, parks and no-spearing zones, subject to FWC gear and species rules. Coordinate is a representative offshore point on the Florida reef tract (Atlantic side), not a precise boundary.
No powerheads/bangsticks/rebreathers (rebreathers allowed only for lionfish); no spearing within 100 yards of public bathing beaches, commercial/public fishing piers or fishing bridges; no spearing within 100 feet of jetties (with stated exceptions); prohibited species list applies; all freshwater closed.
Recreational spearfishing is permitted in California ocean waters outside of closed Marine Protected Areas, with a sport fishing license and ocean enhancement stamp for those 16 and older. Spearguns and Hawaiian slings are generally permitted; powerheads are generally prohibited. Coordinate is a representative offshore point in Monterey Bay (central California coast), not a precise boundary.
License + ocean enhancement stamp required (16+); powerheads generally prohibited; no take inside State Marine Reserves; many State Marine Conservation Areas prohibit spearfishing - check the CDFW interactive map per site.
Spearfishing by freediving is broadly permitted in Hawaiian waters with a license where required, outside protected zones.
SCUBA spearfishing banned in the West Hawaii Regional Fisheries Management Area (cannot possess SCUBA gear and a spear simultaneously there); restricted/prohibited in Marine Life Conservation Districts and Fish Replenishment Areas; night spearfishing restricted in areas such as Waikiki-Diamond Head Shoreline FMA and Haena CBSFA.
Zakázané oblasti
- Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary - Key Largo and Looe Key Management Areasnational marine sanctuary
Spearfishing and possession of spearfishing equipment (except while passing through without interruption) are prohibited.
- Florida Upper Keys no-spearfishing zone (Miami-Dade County line to Long Key)state no-spearing zone
Spearfishing prohibited throughout this stretch of the Upper Keys.
- Everglades, Dry Tortugas and Florida state parksnational park / state park
Possession of spears and spearguns is prohibited within Everglades National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park and Florida state parks.
- California State Marine Reserves (SMRs)marine protected area / marine reserve
All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited inside State Marine Reserves. Many State Marine Conservation Areas also specifically prohibit spearfishing. Coordinate is the Point Lobos State Marine Reserve (Monterey County) as a representative SMR; California has many SMRs along its coast - check the CDFW interactive map per site.
- Hawaii Marine Life Conservation Districts and West Hawaii Regional FMA (SCUBA)marine life conservation district / fisheries management area
Spearfishing restricted or prohibited inside Marine Life Conservation Districts and Fish Replenishment Areas; SCUBA spearfishing banned in the West Hawaii Regional Fisheries Management Area.
- New Jersey State Park Service watersstate park waters
Spearfishing is prohibited in all waters under the jurisdiction or control of the New Jersey State Park Service.
- Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary (Georgia)national marine sanctuary
Spearfishing is prohibited throughout Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary; only rod-and-reel and handline gear are allowed, and fishing/diving are entirely prohibited in the southern third (research area). A 22-square-mile hard-bottom reef sanctuary off the Georgia coast, about 19 miles east of Sapelo Island. Coordinate is the sanctuary center point.
- Hanauma Bay Marine Life Conservation District (Oahu, Hawaii)marine life conservation district
No-take Marine Life Conservation District offshore of Hanauma Bay Beach Park on the southeast coast of Oahu, from the highwater mark seaward to a line from Palea Point to Pai'olu'olu Point. All taking of marine life, including spearfishing, is prohibited; possessing in the water any device usable to take marine life is also prohibited. Coordinate is the bay.
- Pupukea Marine Life Conservation District (Oahu, Hawaii)marine life conservation district
No-take Marine Life Conservation District on the north shore of Oahu including Shark's Cove and Three Tables and the offshore waters, ~100 acres along about a mile of coastline. Spearfishing is prohibited (including possessing/transiting with a spear gun); all take of marine resources is banned. Coordinate is Shark's Cove / Pupukea.
- Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District (Maui, Hawaii)marine life conservation district
No-take Marine Life Conservation District offshore of the crescent-shaped Molokini islet in the Alalakeiki Channel, about 3 miles off Maui's southwestern coast. The ~77-acre district (established 1977) is divided into Subzone A (inner cove) and Subzone B (100 yards seaward of the islet). Only trolling in Subzone B is permitted; all spearfishing and possession of any device capable of taking marine life in the water are prohibited throughout. Access is by boat only.
- Honolua-Mokuleia Bay Marine Life Conservation District (Maui, Hawaii)marine life conservation district
No-take Marine Life Conservation District on the northwestern coast of Maui, bounded seaward by a line from Alaelae Point to Kalaepiha Point to the northwestern corner of Honolua Bay. Encompasses ~45 acres (established 1978). Spearfishing and possession in the water of any device capable of taking marine life are prohibited; the only permitted in-water gear is a knife, shark billy, bang stick, powerhead, or CO2 injector.
- Manele-Hulopoe Marine Life Conservation District (Lanai, Hawaii)marine life conservation district
Marine Life Conservation District on the southern coast of Lanai encompassing the adjacent bays of Manele and Hulopoe (~309 acres, established 1976). Spearfishing is prohibited; the only fishing permitted is pole-and-line from the shoreline for finfish and a'ama crab. All other gear in the water is banned. Subzone A (inner) additionally prohibits all vessel operation.
- Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District (Big Island, Hawaii)marine life conservation district
Marine Life Conservation District offshore of Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park on the western (Kona) coast of Hawaii Island, about 12 miles south of Kailua-Kona (~315 acres, established 1969). Spearfishing is not among the permitted methods; only hook-and-line, thrownet, and specified methods for akule, opelu, and crustaceans are allowed in Subzone B. Possession in the water of any device capable of taking marine life (other than safety knives) is prohibited.
- Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District (Big Island, Hawaii)marine life conservation district
Marine Life Conservation District on the northwestern coast of Hawaii Island adjacent to Lapakahi State Historical Park, about 12 miles north of Kawaihae (~146 acres, established 1979). Spearfishing and possession in the water of any device capable of taking marine life are explicitly prohibited. Only opelu by lift or net and finfish/crustaceans by hook-and-line or thrownet are permitted (Subzone B only).
- Old Kona Airport Marine Life Conservation District (Big Island, Hawaii)marine life conservation district
Marine Life Conservation District (~217 acres, established 1992) offshore of the Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area on the western coast of Hawaii Island, immediately north of Kailua-Kona town, extending 500 yards seaward from the Kailua Lighthouse to Keahuolu Point. Spearfishing is prohibited; the only permitted fishing methods are handline at night for akule, opelu by net, and thrownet/pole-and-line from shore for finfish.
- Waialea Bay Marine Life Conservation District (Big Island, Hawaii)marine life conservation district
Marine Life Conservation District (Beach 69) on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii Island, offshore of Waialea Bay between Kanekanaka Point and the point north of Ohai Point (~35 acres, established 1985). Spearfishing and possession of any device capable of taking marine life in the water are prohibited; hook-and-line is the only permitted finfish method. One of the best snorkeling sites on the Big Island.
- Waikiki Marine Life Conservation District (Oahu, Hawaii)marine life conservation district
Marine Life Conservation District at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki Beach, Oahu (~76 acres, established 1988), extending from the Kapahulu Avenue groin to the west wall of the Waikiki War Memorial Natatorium, seaward at least 500 yards. All fishing and spearfishing are prohibited; possessing any device capable of taking marine life in the water is banned. Safety knives, shark billies, bang sticks, powerheads, and CO2 injectors may be carried for personal safety.
- Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (Northwestern Hawaiian Islands)marine national monument / national marine sanctuary
The largest fully protected marine conservation area in the United States, encompassing ~582,578 sq mi of ocean surrounding the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands from Nihoa to Kure Atoll, extending 200 nautical miles offshore. All commercial and non-commercial fishing (including spearfishing) and possession of fishing gear (unless stowed and unavailable) are prohibited throughout the monument and sanctuary without a permit. All take of living or nonliving sanctuary resources is prohibited. Sustenance fishing (catch consumed within the monument) is only allowed as a condition of an existing activity permit. The monument center coordinate is representative of the NWHI chain.
- Montara State Marine Reserve (California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve on the San Mateo County coast between Montara and Pillar Point, north of Half Moon Bay, part of California's MLPA network. Under 14 CCR §632(a)(1)(A) all take of any living marine resource, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Año Nuevo State Marine Reserve (California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve along the northern Santa Cruz County coast at Año Nuevo Point (14 CCR §632(b)(67), MLPA network). All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Natural Bridges State Marine Reserve (California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve forming a narrow strip (mean high tide line to 200 feet seaward of mean lower low water) along the west Santa Cruz shoreline off Natural Bridges State Beach (14 CCR §632(b)(69)). All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Lovers Point - Julia Platt State Marine Reserve (California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve at Lovers Point, Pacific Grove, on southern Monterey Bay (14 CCR §632(b)(76), MLPA network) — a popular entry-level dive site. All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Asilomar State Marine Reserve (California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve off Asilomar State Beach on the ocean side of Pacific Grove, Monterey Peninsula (14 CCR §632(b)(78)). All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Carmel Pinnacles State Marine Reserve (California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve covering the granite pinnacles at the mouth of Carmel Bay (14 CCR §632(b)(79)) — a renowned kelp-forest dive site. All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Point Lobos State Marine Reserve (California)no_take_marine_zone
Iconic no-take State Marine Reserve off Point Lobos State Natural Reserve south of Carmel (14 CCR §632(b)(81)) — one of California's oldest protected dive areas; diving inside the adjacent State Park unit additionally requires a State Parks reservation. All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Point Sur State Marine Reserve (California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve at Point Sur on the Big Sur coast (14 CCR §632(b)(83), MLPA network). All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Big Creek State Marine Reserve (California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve on the remote Big Sur coast at Big Creek (14 CCR §632(b)(85)). All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited, and anchoring in waters shallower than 10 fathoms is also unlawful.
- Point Buchon State Marine Reserve (California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve south of Montaña de Oro State Park near Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County (14 CCR §632(b)(93)). All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Point Conception State Marine Reserve (California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve at Point Conception, western Santa Barbara County (14 CCR §632(b)(96), MLPA network). All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area (No-Take) (California)no_take_marine_zone
Officially designated no-take SMCA off UC Santa Barbara/Goleta (14 CCR §632(b)(99); CDFW type 'SMCA (No-Take)'): the only exception to the take ban is permitted operation and maintenance of artificial structures, so all fishing, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Richardson Rock State Marine Reserve (San Miguel Island, California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve around Richardson Rock northwest of San Miguel Island, Channel Islands (14 CCR §632(b)(101)). All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Harris Point State Marine Reserve (San Miguel Island, California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve off Harris Point on the north shore of San Miguel Island, Channel Islands (14 CCR §632(b)(103)). All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited except within a small defined exemption corridor in Cuyler Harbor where take is allowed (§632(b)(103)(C)).
- Gull Island State Marine Reserve (Santa Cruz Island, California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve around Gull Island off the south shore of Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands (14 CCR §632(b)(109)). All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Scorpion State Marine Reserve (Santa Cruz Island, California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve off Scorpion Anchorage on northeast Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands (14 CCR §632(b)(110)) — one of the most-visited Channel Islands dive areas. All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Anacapa Island State Marine Reserve (California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve on the north side of Anacapa Island, Channel Islands (14 CCR §632(b)(113)) — including the heavily dived Landing Cove area. All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Point Dume State Marine Reserve (Malibu, California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve off Point Dume, Malibu, Los Angeles County (14 CCR §632(b)(118), MLPA network). All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Blue Cavern Onshore State Marine Conservation Area (No-Take) (Santa Catalina Island, California)no_take_marine_zone
Officially designated no-take SMCA on the northeast side of Santa Catalina Island near Two Harbors/USC Wrigley Marine Science Center (14 CCR §632(b)(124); CDFW type 'SMCA (No-Take)'): the only take exceptions are permitted scientific collecting and artificial-structure maintenance, so all fishing, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Long Point State Marine Reserve (Santa Catalina Island, California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve at Long Point on the north side of Santa Catalina Island (14 CCR §632(b)(126)). All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Laguna Beach State Marine Reserve (California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve covering most of the Laguna Beach city shoreline, Orange County (14 CCR §632(b)(134), MLPA network). All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Matlahuayl State Marine Reserve (La Jolla, California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve over La Jolla Cove and La Jolla Shores, San Diego (14 CCR §632(b)(142)) — one of the most-dived sites in Southern California; boats may anchor only in designated areas during daylight. All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- South La Jolla State Marine Reserve (California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve from Palomar Avenue (La Jolla/Bird Rock) south toward Pacific Beach, San Diego (14 CCR §632(b)(143)). All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Cabrillo State Marine Reserve (Point Loma, California)no_take_marine_zone
No-take State Marine Reserve at the tip of Point Loma adjoining Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego (14 CCR §632(b)(146)). All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited.
- Western Sambo Ecological Reserve (Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
No-take Ecological Reserve of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Boca Chica Key (Lower Keys). All fishing by any means, including spearfishing, and any removal of marine life are prohibited under 15 CFR 922.164(d)(1).
- Tortugas Ecological Reserve — Tortugas North (Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
Northern unit of the Tortugas Ecological Reserve, a no-take zone of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary adjoining Dry Tortugas National Park. All fishing by any means, including spearfishing, is prohibited, and anchoring is additionally banned in the Tortugas Ecological Reserve (15 CFR 922.164(d)(1)).
- Tortugas Ecological Reserve — Tortugas South (Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
Southern unit of the Tortugas Ecological Reserve, a no-take zone of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary southwest of the Dry Tortugas. All fishing by any means, including spearfishing, is prohibited, and anchoring is additionally banned in the Tortugas Ecological Reserve (15 CFR 922.164(d)(1)).
- Carysfort/South Carysfort Reef Sanctuary Preservation Area (Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
No-take Sanctuary Preservation Area of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off north Key Largo. All fishing by any means, including spearfishing, and any removal of marine life are prohibited under 15 CFR 922.164(d)(1).
- The Elbow Sanctuary Preservation Area (Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
No-take Sanctuary Preservation Area of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Key Largo. All fishing by any means, including spearfishing, and any removal of marine life are prohibited under 15 CFR 922.164(d)(1).
- Dry Rocks Sanctuary Preservation Area (Key Largo, Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
No-take Sanctuary Preservation Area (commonly known as Key Largo Dry Rocks, site of the Christ of the Abyss statue) of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. All fishing by any means, including spearfishing, and any removal of marine life are prohibited under 15 CFR 922.164(d)(1). Official appendix name: 'Dry Rocks'.
- Grecian Rocks Sanctuary Preservation Area (Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
No-take Sanctuary Preservation Area of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Key Largo. All fishing by any means, including spearfishing, and any removal of marine life are prohibited under 15 CFR 922.164(d)(1).
- French Reef Sanctuary Preservation Area (Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
No-take Sanctuary Preservation Area of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Key Largo. All fishing by any means, including spearfishing, and any removal of marine life are prohibited under 15 CFR 922.164(d)(1).
- Molasses Reef Sanctuary Preservation Area (Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
No-take Sanctuary Preservation Area of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Key Largo, one of the most-dived reefs in the Keys. All fishing by any means, including spearfishing, and any removal of marine life are prohibited under 15 CFR 922.164(d)(1).
- Conch Reef Sanctuary Preservation Area (Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
Sanctuary Preservation Area of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Tavernier/Plantation Key. All fishing is prohibited except catch-and-release trolling; spearfishing and any removal of marine life are prohibited under 15 CFR 922.164(d)(1).
- Davis Reef Sanctuary Preservation Area (Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
No-take Sanctuary Preservation Area of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Islamorada. All fishing by any means, including spearfishing, and any removal of marine life are prohibited under 15 CFR 922.164(d)(1).
- Hen and Chickens Sanctuary Preservation Area (Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
No-take Sanctuary Preservation Area of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, an inshore patch reef off Islamorada. All fishing by any means, including spearfishing, and any removal of marine life are prohibited under 15 CFR 922.164(d)(1).
- Cheeca Rocks Sanctuary Preservation Area (Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
No-take Sanctuary Preservation Area of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, an inshore patch reef off Islamorada. All fishing by any means, including spearfishing, and any removal of marine life are prohibited under 15 CFR 922.164(d)(1).
- Alligator Reef Sanctuary Preservation Area (Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
Sanctuary Preservation Area of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary at Alligator Reef Light off Islamorada. All fishing is prohibited except catch-and-release trolling; spearfishing and any removal of marine life are prohibited under 15 CFR 922.164(d)(1).
- Coffins Patch Sanctuary Preservation Area (Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
No-take Sanctuary Preservation Area of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Marathon (Middle Keys). All fishing by any means, including spearfishing, and any removal of marine life are prohibited under 15 CFR 922.164(d)(1).
- Sombrero Key Sanctuary Preservation Area (Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
Sanctuary Preservation Area of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary at Sombrero Key Light off Marathon (referred to as Sombrero Reef in 15 CFR 922.164). All fishing is prohibited except catch-and-release trolling; spearfishing and any removal of marine life are prohibited under 15 CFR 922.164(d)(1).
- Newfound Harbor Key Sanctuary Preservation Area (Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
No-take Sanctuary Preservation Area of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Big Pine Key (Lower Keys). All fishing by any means, including spearfishing, and any removal of marine life are prohibited under 15 CFR 922.164(d)(1).
- Looe Key Sanctuary Preservation Area (Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
No-take Sanctuary Preservation Area of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary at Looe Key reef off Big Pine Key, within the broader Looe Key Existing Management Area. All fishing by any means, including spearfishing, and any removal of marine life are prohibited under 15 CFR 922.164(d)(1).
- Eastern Dry Rocks Sanctuary Preservation Area (Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
No-take Sanctuary Preservation Area of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Key West. All fishing by any means, including spearfishing, and any removal of marine life are prohibited under 15 CFR 922.164(d)(1).
- Rock Key Sanctuary Preservation Area (Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
No-take Sanctuary Preservation Area of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Key West. All fishing by any means, including spearfishing, and any removal of marine life are prohibited under 15 CFR 922.164(d)(1).
- Sand Key Sanctuary Preservation Area (Florida Keys)no_take_marine_zone
Sanctuary Preservation Area of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary at Sand Key Light off Key West. All fishing is prohibited except catch-and-release trolling; spearfishing and any removal of marine life are prohibited under 15 CFR 922.164(d)(1).
The first undersea park in the United States (Key Largo); its waters are under the jurisdiction of the Florida DEP Division of Recreation and Parks, where spearfishing and possession of loaded/unstowed spearing equipment are prohibited by Fla. Admin. Code r. 68B-20.003(2)(e). The park also lies inside the Upper Keys no-spearfishing zone (Monroe County north of Long Key). Hook-and-line fishing remains allowed under state rules.
- Dry Tortugas National Park Research Natural Area (Florida)no_take_marine_zone
A 46-square-statute-mile no-take Research Natural Area in the northwest portion of Dry Tortugas National Park (around and west of Loggerhead Key); all fishing is prohibited under 36 CFR 7.27(b)(3)(i). The remainder of the park allows hook-and-line only — taking fish by any speargun, pole spear, Hawaiian sling or powerhead is banned park-wide (36 CFR 7.27(b)(4)(ii)).
Podmínky na vodě
Živé podmínky
Živý snímek mořských a meteorologických podmínek u pobřežního referenčního bodu v United States of America od Open-Meteo. Podmínky se podél pobřeží liší — berte jako orientační.
Živé mořské podmínky a počasí u Florida state and adjacent federal waters (general).
Koho se zeptat
Úřady
Oficiální orgány odpovědné za rybolov a vydávání povolení.
NOAA Fisheries (National Marine Fisheries Service)
federal fisheries authority
fisheries.noaa.govhttps://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/contact-directoryOffice of National Marine Sanctuaries (NOAA) - Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
marine protected area authority
floridakeys.noaa.govhttps://floridakeys.noaa.gov/Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
state fisheries authority
myfwc.comhttps://myfwc.com/contact/California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
state fisheries authority
wildlife.ca.govhttps://wildlife.ca.gov/ContactHawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources - Division of Aquatic Resources (DLNR/DAR)
state fisheries authority
dlnr.hawaii.govhttps://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dar/contact-us/Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
state fisheries authority
tpwd.texas.govhttps://tpwd.texas.gov/business/feedback/
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Zdroje
Každé tvrzení na této stránce se opírá o jeden z těchto zdrojů.
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50 CFR 600.1400 - Definitions (Marine Recreational Fisheries) - Cornell LII
Oficiálnílaw.cornell.eduPřístup získán Čvn 15 - [02]
50 CFR 600.10 - Definitions (powerhead, spear) - eCFR
Oficiálníecfr.govPřístup získán Čvn 15 - [03]
Sanctuary Regulations - Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (NOAA)
Oficiálnífloridakeys.noaa.govPřístup získán Čvn 15 - [04]
Spearing - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Oficiálnímyfwc.comPřístup získán Čvn 15 - [05]
Florida Saltwater Fishing - Spearing (eRegulations, FWC official guide)
Oficiálníeregulations.comPřístup získán Čvn 15 - [06]
Bow Fishing Regulations - Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Oficiálnítpwd.texas.govPřístup získán Čvn 15 - [07]
16 U.S.C. 1827a - Prohibition on sale of billfish (Billfish Conservation Act) - Cornell LII
Oficiálnílaw.cornell.eduPřístup získán Čvn 16 - [08]
Billfish Conservation Act - NOAA Fisheries
Oficiálnífisheries.noaa.govPřístup získán Čvn 16 - [09]
Haw. Code R. 13-60.4-4 - Activities prohibited within the West Hawaii regional fishery management area - Cornell LII
Oficiálnílaw.cornell.eduPřístup získán Čvn 16 - [10]
Fishing Regulations - Connecticut DEEP
Oficiálníportal.ct.govPřístup získán Čvn 16 - [11]
Current Fishing Regulations - South Atlantic - NOAA Fisheries
Oficiálnífisheries.noaa.govPřístup získán Čvn 15 - [12]
Resources for Fishing: Recreational Fishing - NOAA Fisheries
Oficiálnífisheries.noaa.govPřístup získán Čvn 15 - [13]
Fishing Regulations - Hawaii (eRegulations, DLNR/DAR official guide)
Oficiálníeregulations.comPřístup získán Čvn 15 - [14]
New Jersey Finfish Regulations (eRegulations, NJ Fish & Wildlife official guide)
Oficiálníeregulations.comPřístup získán Čvn 15 - [15]
Spearfishing Regulations & MPAs in CA
Sekundárnícaliforniastate.blogPřístup získán Čvn 15 - [16]
Is Spearfishing Legal in Connecticut? - Trickyfish (secondary; its claimed May 1-Oct 31 CT freshwater spearfishing season could not be confirmed against Connecticut DEEP and was removed)
Sekundárnítrickyfish.coPřístup získán Čvn 16 - [17]
Exploring the Legal Depths: Where is Spearfishing Legal in the US? - Lancaster Scuba
Sekundárnílancasterscuba.comPřístup získán Čvn 15
Poznámky výzkumníka
The USA is a federal jurisdiction: marine spearfishing is regulated by individual coastal states within state waters (generally 0-3 nautical miles; ~9 nm for Texas and Gulf-side Florida) and by NOAA Fisheries in federal waters (3-200 nm EEZ). There is no single national spearfishing law; rules differ markedly by state and dive site. This record captures the federal framework plus verbatim provisions for representative jurisdictions (Florida, Texas) and key restrictions for California, Hawaii and New Jersey. All ~23 other coastal states (and inland states for freshwater) have their own rules not individually enumerated here - users must verify the specific state and site. Federal protections for marine mammals and ESA-listed species apply nationwide regardless of state rules; the Billfish Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 1827a) prohibits the sale of billfish rather than recreational take. Overall confidence is set to medium: the cited federal and Florida/Texas/Hawaii provisions rest on official sources with verbatim text, but the California, Connecticut and New Jersey summaries draw partly on official guides and secondary sources. A previously listed Connecticut 'May 1 to October 31 freshwater spearfishing season' was removed because it could not be confirmed against Connecticut DEEP. Coordinates given are representative offshore/approximate points for mapping, not precise zone boundaries.
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