Rwanda · Spearfishing zone
Reproduction (spawning) areas
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Reproduction (spawning) areas.
Fishing in reproduction areas is prohibited under Article 22(5) of the 2020 Order and Article 11(5) of Law 58/2008 ('fishing where water organisms are reproduced').
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.
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