Kenya · Spearfishing zone
Kenya marine national reserves (regulated hook-and-line fishing only)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Kenya marine national reserves (regulated hook-and-line fishing only).
In Kenya's marine national reserves (multiple-use buffer zones such as the reserve portions of Mombasa, Malindi, Watamu and the Kiunga and Diani-Chale reserves) regulated fishing is permitted, but only hook-and-line; spear guns are not permitted. Spearfishing is not a permitted method even where reserve fishing is otherwise allowed.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Hook and line fishing allowed; spear guns prohibited; permit/licence and KWS rules apply.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Kenya
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to the licensing officer / Director of the Kenya Fisheries Service (formerly Department of Fisheries) for a sport fishing licence (Form DF/L2) or a recreational fishing permit under LN 127/2024.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · new.kenyalaw.org