Isle of Man · Spearfishing zone
Niarbyl Bay Marine Nature Reserve
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Niarbyl Bay Marine Nature Reserve.
5.66 km2 MNR on the west coast extending from Niarbyl in the north down to Bradda Head in the south. Protected habitats include rocky reefs, kelp forests, sea caves and intertidal blue mussel beds; species include Iceland clam and basking shark. Taking scallops/queen scallops by diving is prohibited under byelaw 10, and byelaw 8 species/habitats are protected. Spiny lobster may be taken here (named exception in byelaw 8(k)). Spearfishing constrained by MNR byelaws plus island-wide rules.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
54.1638°N, 4.7401°W
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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.