Switzerland · Spearfishing zone
All waters of Canton Bern
Prohibited zoneall cantonal freshwater (no spearfishing permitted)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at All waters of Canton Bern.
In all waters of the canton it is forbidden to use weapons, harpoons, fish forks or snares for catching fish and crayfish (FiDV Art. 5 para. 1 lit. b).
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Switzerland
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
License: unknown — verify locallyvia Cantonal fisheries authorities (Fischereiinspektorat / service de la peche)
Angling permits are obtained from the relevant cantonal fisheries authority; SaNa certificate via a one- to two-day course. There is no permit available for spearfishing.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · bafu.admin.ch