Sri Lanka · Spearfishing zone
Adam's Bridge Marine National Park
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Adam's Bridge Marine National Park.
Marine national park in the Northern Province covering ~190 km2 across the chain of shoals and reefs (Adam's Bridge / Rama Setu) between Mannar Island and India. Established 22 June 2015 under the Department of Wildlife Conservation; fishing/resource extraction prohibited without a permit. Spearfishing is additionally banned nationwide.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
9.0708°N, 79.6283°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Sri Lanka
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
No spearfishing licence exists. Spear guns are prohibited fishing gear under Section 28 of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and no licence may authorise their use. General fishing operations otherwise require a licence from the Director / Licensing Officer under Section 6 of the Act.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · fisheriesdept.gov.lk