Guinea-Bissau · Spearfishing zone
Bolama-Bijagós Biosphere Reserve
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Bolama-Bijagós Biosphere Reserve.
UNESCO biosphere reserve (recognised 1996) of 88 islands and islets off the Guinea-Bissau coast, containing the country's marine protected areas (Orango, João Vieira e Poilão, Urok Community MPA). Many of the best fishing grounds lie inside it; extra permits and local-zoning guides are required and protected-species rules apply.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
11.2390°N, 16.0410°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Guinea-Bissau
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Through the Ministério das Pescas / Direcção-Geral da Pesca Artesanal; in practice lodges and licensed operators handle the paperwork for visitors. Extra protected-area permits via IBAP for parks within the Bijagós reserve.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · pescas.gw
