Canada · Spearfishing zone

Maritimes tidal waters (NB, NS, PEI)

Allowed zone

What this zone is

Overview

How spearfishing is treated at Maritimes tidal waters (NB, NS, PEI).

Spearing permitted in tidal waters only for eels, smelt and tomcod (not Atlantic cod), subject to seasons and bag/size limits.

What applies here

Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.

Only eels, smelt, tomcod; subject to seasons, daily bag/possession limits and minimum sizes; no spearing in inland waters.

Source

This zone is documented in the official source below.

Before you dive

Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.

License requiredvia Fisheries and Oceans Canada (tidal); provincial fish/wildlife agencies (freshwater)

Tidal licences via DFO National Recreational Licensing System or authorized access providers; freshwater licences via the relevant provincial agency.

Opens the official portal · pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca