Latvia · Spearfishing zone
Baltic Sea coastal waters of Latvia
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Baltic Sea coastal waters of Latvia.
Underwater hunting permitted in the Baltic Sea coastal waters; also exempt from the 1 March - 30 April inland closed season. From 2026 additional Baltic Sea rules apply (cod retention banned, salmon limited to one clipped-fin fish per day).
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Valid e-card required (ages 16-65); muscle-powered speargun only; scuba banned; buoy required; min 20 m from shore at public recreation areas; 2026 cod/salmon retention limits.
When it applies
Seasons
Time-of-year periods that affect spearfishing in this zone.
Open year-round in coastal waters (not subject to 1 March - 30 April inland closure)
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
57.0000°N, 21.0000°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Latvia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Purchase online at makskeresanaskarte.lv or manacope.lv; also sold via retail networks (Maxima, Narvesen) and Latvijas Pasts post offices. From 10 January 2026, coastal catches of six specified species must be registered electronically.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · makskeresanaskarte.lv