New Caledonia · Spearfishing zone
Lagoon of New Caledonia (general waters outside protected areas)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Lagoon of New Caledonia (general waters outside protected areas).
Free-diving (apnea) spearfishing with speargun/harpoon is permitted across New Caledonia's lagoon and reef waters, by day only, subject to the Environmental Code quotas, minimum sizes, protected species and the scuba ban. Most of the lagoon is a UNESCO World Heritage site. No personal licence required for non-professional fishing.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Daytime only (sunset-to-sunrise ban); no scuba/breathing apparatus; no explosive or compressed-gas devices; 40 kg/day quota (15 large pelagics); keep at least 150 m from water intakes and 50 m from marine farms, marked nets/gear and fish-aggregating devices (DCP); respect minimum sizes and protected species.
When it applies
Seasons
Time-of-year periods that affect spearfishing in this zone.
Year-round (day only); species-specific closed seasons apply (picots 01-09 to 31-01, mud crab 01-12 to 31-01).
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for New Caledonia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.