Puerto Rico · Spearfishing zone
Isla de Desecheo Marine Reserve
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Isla de Desecheo Marine Reserve.
Fishing (including spearfishing) prohibited within a half-mile perimeter around Isla de Desecheo, designated a Marine Reserve by Ley Num. 57 of 10 March 2000. The island itself is also a National Wildlife Refuge.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
18.3889°N, 67.4750°W
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Puerto Rico
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to DRNA (Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales) using the official form; must be 13 or older and carry the license while fishing. Children under 13 are exempt but must be accompanied by a licensed adult (except shore fishing). Clients fishing with a licensed charter/headboat owner are exempt.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · drna.pr.gov