Finland · Spearfishing zone
Grey seal protection reserves - Archipelago Sea (Saaristomeri)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Grey seal protection reserves - Archipelago Sea (Saaristomeri).
There are seven seal protection areas in Finnish state-owned sea areas protecting the main moulting and resting islets used by grey seals (Halichoerus grypus), totalling ~188 km2; several lie within and around the Archipelago Sea (Saaristomeri) National Park in SW Finland. Landing and access restrictions protect the reserves, and fishers must observe the park's protected/restricted-area rules. Representative point at the Archipelago National Park core.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
59.9150°N, 21.8770°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Finland
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Pay the state fisheries management fee via Metsahallitus Eraluvat (eraluvat.fi), the Erakauppa shops, R-kioski kiosks, or by phone; then obtain the separate permission/permit of the owner of the water area where you intend to spearfish.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · eraluvat.fi