Mauritius · Spearfishing zone
Balaclava Marine Park
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Balaclava Marine Park.
485 ha marine park off the north-west coast of Mauritius, at the mouth of the Citron River near Triolet, between Port Louis and Grand Bay. Designated marine park where fishing is restricted/prohibited.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
20.0830°S, 57.5165°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Mauritius
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Written authorisation/licence from the supervising officer (formerly the Permanent Secretary) of the fisheries authority; issued only for catching ornamental fish or other approved purposes, not for recreational spearfishing.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · mauritiusassembly.govmu.org
