Australia · Spearfishing zone
River Murray and all South Australian freshwater rivers/streams and West Lakes system
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at River Murray and all South Australian freshwater rivers/streams and West Lakes system.
Carrying and/or using a hand fish spear or spear gun is not permitted in the River Murray and all other SA freshwater rivers and streams (including land up to 100 m from them) and all waters of the West Lakes system.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Australia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Online via the relevant state fisheries authority website, or from authorised agents/tackle shops.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · dpird.nsw.gov.au
On the ground
Local shops & charters
Gear shops, charters, courses and clubs around Australia. Sample listings are clearly marked while we verify real operators.