Argentina · Spearfishing zone
Las Grutas / San Antonio Oeste
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Las Grutas / San Antonio Oeste.
Coastal town in Rio Negro province; recognised marine spearfishing (caza submarina) area with rocky restingas (reefs, caves and crevices) holding species such as salmon (de mar), mero (grouper) and besugo (sea bream). Reported max diving depth ~15 m.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Spearfishers avoid the Parque Submarino (sunken-ship artificial reef) area; selective adult-only catch is the local norm.
When it applies
Seasons
Time-of-year periods that affect spearfishing in this zone.
unknown
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
40.8167°S, 65.0833°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Argentina
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
FAAS issues brevets/licenses enabling national and international practice of underwater sports including pesca submarina. Coastal provinces may require a recreational fishing permit; exact requirements vary by province and were not retrieved verbatim.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · faas.org.ar