Palau · Spearfishing zone
German Channel (no-fishing dive site, Koror State)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at German Channel (no-fishing dive site, Koror State).
Channel cut through the barrier reef near Ngemelis Island, manta cleaning-station dive site in the Rock Islands. Listed among the dive sites where no fishing or possession of fish/fishing gear is permitted within 100 yards under Koror State Act K8-191-2007.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
7.1272°N, 134.2842°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Palau
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to the Koror State Department of Conservation and Law Enforcement (DCLE); applicants must state the type of fishing, frequency, and whether the catch is for sale or consumption. A separate Rock Island Use Permit (USD 50/10 days) or Jellyfish Lake Permit is required to enter the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · kororstategov.com