Mexico · Spearfishing zone

Aguas Circundantes de la Isla Guadalupe (Reserva de la Biosfera Isla Guadalupe)

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What this zone is

Overview

How spearfishing is treated at Aguas Circundantes de la Isla Guadalupe (Reserva de la Biosfera Isla Guadalupe).

Waters surrounding Isla Guadalupe, Baja California (452,110 ha subzone). The 2023 modified management program lists 'Pesca con arpon', 'Pesca deportivo-recreativa' and recreational diving in all its forms as non-permitted activities; only the licensed abalone/lobster cooperative may fish there.

On the coast

Location

Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.

29.0254°N, 118.3250°W

View on the map

Source

This zone is documented in the official source below.

dof.gob.mx

Before you dive

License for Mexico

Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.

License requiredvia Comision Nacional de Acuacultura y Pesca (CONAPESCA), Direccion General de Ordenamiento Pesquero y Acuicola

Apply online via the CONAPESCA e5cinco portal (https://e5cinco.conapesca.gob.mx/) or at CONAPESCA offices/subdelegations, or through authorized vendors/charter operators. Required for every individual fisher.

Get your license

Opens the official portal · gob.mx

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