Bhutan · Spearfishing zone
Within 500 metres of any Monastery or Dzong
Prohibited zonecultural/religious buffer zone
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Within 500 metres of any Monastery or Dzong.
Fishing is strictly prohibited within 500 metres of a Monastery and Dzong (Rule 392(6)(h), FNCRR 2017). The earlier 1974 rules used a one-mile buffer around a Gompa, Temple, Dzong or Lama School.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Bhutan
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
License requiredvia Department of Forests and Park Services (DoFPS), Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources
Apply to the nearest Range Office or Division/Park; recreational/tourist permits are issued online via the Online Forestry Services and, for tourists, arranged through licensed Bhutanese tour operators with a certified fishing guide.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · dofps.gov.bt