Ireland · Spearfishing zone
Irish coastal sea waters (general)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Irish coastal sea waters (general).
Recreational sea spearfishing is generally permitted along the Irish coast without a licence, subject to species restrictions (no salmonids), bass conservation rules, shellfish restrictions and protected-area rules.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
No spearing of salmon, sea trout or other salmonids; no spearing of shellfish; bass size/bag limits apply; no scuba for shellfish.
When it applies
Seasons
Time-of-year periods that affect spearfishing in this zone.
Year-round for permitted sea species; bass subject to seasonal rules.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Ireland
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.