Réunion · Spearfishing zone
Open coastal waters outside the marine reserve
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Open coastal waters outside the marine reserve.
Recreational spearfishing in apnea is permitted along Réunion coasts outside the Réserve Naturelle Marine and outside ports/passes, subject to national rules (min age 16, signalling buoy, no scuba, no night/light) and protected-species/size rules.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Min age 16; surface signalling buoy mandatory; freediving only (no scuba with speargun); no spearfishing at night or with a light; loaded speargun out of water prohibited; 10 cm minimum size; protected/dangerous species prohibited.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Réunion
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.