Burundi · Spearfishing zone
Spawning zones (zones de frayere)
Prohibited zonefisheries no-take / spawning reserve
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Spawning zones (zones de frayere).
All designated fish spawning zones in Burundian territorial waters, where fishing is prohibited under Article 40 of Law No. 1/17 of 2016. Exact geographic delimitation is set by ministerial ordinance.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Burundi
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
License requiredvia Ministry responsible for fisheries and aquaculture (Burundi); local fishing associations
On-site, through the ministry responsible for fisheries or local fishing associations; no online application. Artisanal fishing requires prior declaration to the local administrative authority (Art. 31).
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · fishingworldguide.com