Malta · Spearfishing zone
Maltese coastal waters (general, outside protected/swimmer/conservation zones)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Maltese coastal waters (general, outside protected/swimmer/conservation zones).
Recreational shore and boat spearfishing is generally permitted in Maltese coastal waters by daylight without scuba, subject to EU minimum sizes and no-sale rules, provided the area is not a marine conservation area, voluntary marine reserve, archaeological zone or designated bathing zone.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
No scuba/aqualung; daylight only; EU Annex IX minimum sizes; catch may not be sold; bluefin tuna catch-and-release for recreational fishers.
When it applies
Seasons
Time-of-year periods that affect spearfishing in this zone.
Year-round by day, outside seasonal swimmer zones
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Malta
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.