Rwanda · Spearfishing zone
Bays of Lake Kivu
Prohibited zonefishing-restricted area within lake
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Bays of Lake Kivu.
Article 21 expressly states 'It is prohibited to fish in bays' on Lake Kivu (in the context of limnothrissa miodon fishing areas).
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Rwanda
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
License requiredvia Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) - Fisheries and Aquaculture program
Apply to the authority in charge of aquaculture and fisheries development (Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board, RAB). Under Law 58/2008 Art. 16, fishing licences are issued via the District (based on the Mayor's report). Sport licences may be issued to individuals, hotels or guest houses.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · rwandalii.org