Latvia · Spearfishing zone
Lielais Ludzas ezers (Great Lake of Ludza)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Lielais Ludzas ezers (Great Lake of Ludza).
Freshwater lake in the Ludza area of Latgale region (eastern Latvia), explicitly listed in Appendix 7 of Cabinet of Ministers Regulation No. 800 as a named inland water body where spearfishing (zemūdens medības) is permitted. A valid e-card is required; national inland closed season 1 March–30 April applies (Art. 41); muscle-powered speargun only, scuba banned.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
56.5500°N, 27.7330°E
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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