United Kingdom · Spearfishing zone
Flamborough Head No Take Zone
Prohibited zoneno-take marine protected area
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Flamborough Head No Take Zone.
A 1 km2 No Take Zone established in 2010 on the south side of Flamborough Head, East Yorkshire (North Sea), stretching from the Bridlington edge of Danes Dyke to Sewerby Steps and extending 700 m seaward from the cliff base. Removal of any sea fish is prohibited, so spearfishing is banned. Managed under a North Eastern IFCA byelaw.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
54.1030°N, 0.1550°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for United Kingdom
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
No license requiredvia Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCAs) / Marine Management Organisation (MMO)