Mexico · Spearfishing zone
Isla Contoy National Park
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Isla Contoy National Park.
Parque Nacional Isla Contoy, a CONANP national park ~30 km north of Isla Mujeres (Quintana Roo), established February 1998, covering the island and ~4,900 ha of surrounding sea. Access is tightly controlled (CONANP-authorized tours only, capped visitor numbers) and recreational spearfishing is not permitted in the protected area.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
21.5064°N, 86.7983°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Mexico
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
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 licenseOpens the official portal · gob.mx