Isle of Man · Spearfishing zone
General Manx coastal waters (outside Marine Nature Reserves)
Allowed zone
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at General Manx coastal waters (outside Marine Nature Reserves).
Recreational saltwater fishing is open with no licence required. Spearfishing is not specifically prohibited. Anglers/spearfishers must observe statutory minimum landing sizes, must not retain salmon or sea-trout, and must not take bass by spear (bass is rod-and-line only).
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Observe minimum landing sizes; no retention of salmon/sea-trout; bass rod-and-line only; respect species protections.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Isle of Man
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
No license requiredvia Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA), Fisheries Directorate