Tonga · Spearfishing zone
Hakaumama'o Reef Reserve
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Hakaumama'o Reef Reserve.
Statutory marine/reef reserve on the outer barrier reef north of Tongatapu, declared in 1979 under the Parks and Reserves Act 1976; collection of shells and marine life (including spearfishing) is prohibited. Largest of the Tongatapu reef reserves (~126-159 ha). Located on the outer reef approximately 14 km north of Nuku'alofa, in the same northern lagoon/reef system as Pangaimotu and Malinoa. Center point approximate (no exact boundary table published).
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
21.0500°S, 175.1800°W
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Tonga
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Subsistence and small-scale fishers register with the Ministry of Fisheries (vessel, gear and fisher registration). Net licences and export licences/permits are issued by the Ministry. Commercial sport (charter) fishing vessel licences are issued by the Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Fisheries.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · tongafish.gov.to