Tonga · Spearfishing zone
Muihopohoponga Coastal Reserve
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Muihopohoponga Coastal Reserve.
Coastal reserve on the north-eastern coast of Tongatapu near Niutoua (close to the Ha'amonga 'a Maui trilithon), declared as part of Tonga's reserves; ~89 ha. Collection of marine life is restricted.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
21.1330°S, 175.0500°W
View on the mapSource
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