Italy · Spearfishing zone
Marine Protected Areas - Zone B (riserva generale)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Marine Protected Areas - Zone B (riserva generale).
General reserve zones of Italian MPAs. Recreational sport fishing is regulated and sport spearfishing is generally prohibited; some activities may be limited to residents or licensed professionals depending on the specific MPA decree.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Italy
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Register as a recreational/sport sea fisher (age 16+) via the national MASAF system; from January 2026 register and declare catches of listed species through the EU RecFishing app under Reg. (UE) 2023/2842. No exam required for spearfishing itself.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · masaf.gov.it
On the ground
Local shops & charters
Gear shops, charters, courses and clubs around Italy. Sample listings are clearly marked while we verify real operators.