Slovenia · Spearfishing zone
Slovenian territorial waters (general)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Slovenian territorial waters (general).
Sport fishing with a spear gun may be carried out in the territorial waters of the Republic of Slovenia on the basis of an annual permit issued by the Sea Sport Fishing Federation of Slovenia, subject to all equipment, daytime and protected-area restrictions.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Annual spear-gun permit + society membership required; breath-hold diving only; max two spears/two spear guns; signal buoy mandatory; no scuba; keep 200 m from aquaculture facilities and 50 m from bottom-set nets.
When it applies
Seasons
Time-of-year periods that affect spearfishing in this zone.
Daytime only (sunrise to sunset). Prohibited at ports and bathing sites 1 May - 30 October.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Slovenia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Become a member of a sport fishing society affiliated with the Sea Sport Fishing Federation of Slovenia; the society forwards the application to the Federation, which issues the annual spear-gun permit.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · spot.gov.si