Mexico · Spearfishing zone
Subzona de Proteccion Santiaguillo (Parque Nacional Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Subzona de Proteccion Santiaguillo (Parque Nacional Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano).
Core no-take reef of the Veracruz Reef System National Park, north-east of the park off Veracruz. The management program (DOF 22/05/2017) lists 'Realizar actividades pesqueras' and all extractive use of wildlife among the non-permitted activities in the Subzona de Proteccion Blanca-Santiaguillo, so spearfishing is prohibited.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
19.1375°N, 95.8128°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
