Greece · Spearfishing zone
Amorgos FRA – Katapola Bay Fisheries Restricted Area
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Amorgos FRA – Katapola Bay Fisheries Restricted Area.
One of three year-round no-fishing zones established around Amorgos by Presidential Decree No. 73 (Government Gazette No. 148, 18 August 2025), under the fisher-led Amorgorama conservation initiative. The zone covers Katapola bay, the main port bay of Amorgos (Cyclades). All fishing – commercial and recreational, including spearfishing – is permanently prohibited within the designated zone boundaries. The decree was prepared by the Agricultural University of Athens and enforced by GPS tracking; fines up to €3,000 for violations. Fishing restrictions began April 2026.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
36.8260°N, 25.8640°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Greece
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.