Canada · Spearfishing zone
Gilbert Bay Marine Protected Area
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Gilbert Bay Marine Protected Area.
Oceans Act MPA on the southeast coast of Labrador protecting a genetically distinct ('golden') Atlantic cod population. Regulations (SOR/2005-295) prohibit disturbing/removing living marine organisms in the most protected zone, and recreational groundfish fishing is not permitted; spearfishing for cod is prohibited.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
52.6200°N, 55.9700°W
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Canada
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Tidal licences via DFO National Recreational Licensing System or authorized access providers; freshwater licences via the relevant provincial agency.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca