Isle of Man · Spearfishing zone
Port Erin Bay Marine Nature Reserve
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Port Erin Bay Marine Nature Reserve.
4.5 km2 west-facing bay MNR on the south-west coast at Port Erin, which funnels wind and waves from the Irish Sea. Protected habitats include rocky reefs, kelp forests, brittlestar beds and plaice nurseries. 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 subject to MNR byelaws plus island-wide rules.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
54.0860°N, 4.7560°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.