Sri Lanka · Spearfishing zone
Rumassala Marine Sanctuary
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Rumassala Marine Sanctuary.
Marine sanctuary at the southern end of Galle Bay around the Rumassala headland (Unawatuna), Galle District, Southern Province; declared a sanctuary in 2003 (~1,707 ha) and includes the near-shore coral reefs around the base of Rumassala hill and the Unawatuna reef. Resource extraction restricted; spearfishing additionally banned nationwide.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
6.0155°N, 80.2363°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