Gambia · Spearfishing zone
Tanji Bird Reserve / Bijol Islands
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Tanji Bird Reserve / Bijol Islands.
The Bijol Islands (The Gambia's only offshore islands) and the surrounding marine area form part of the Tanji (Karinti) Bird Reserve, an important breeding site for marine turtles and roosting seabirds. The Fisheries Regulations, 2008 (Reg. 68(a)) impose a 12-nautical-mile fishing restriction measured from the most westerly uncovering rocks at Bijol Island. Spear guns are prohibited nationwide regardless of location.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
13.3853°N, 16.8169°W
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Gambia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to the Ministry of Fisheries and Water Resources / Department of Fisheries; a sports fishing vessel licence is issued by the Director with the approval of the Secretary of State. The vessel must be registered in the Register of Fishing Vessels as a sports fishing vessel.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · mofwr.gm