United States of America · Spearfishing zone
Cape Falcon Marine Reserve (Oregon)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Cape Falcon Marine Reserve (Oregon).
A statutory no-take marine reserve off Cape Falcon and Short Sand Beach, Tillamook County; effective 1 January 2016. OAR 635-012-0050(1) prohibits the take — “including fishing or hunting” — of any fish or wildlife species inside the reserve, and OAR 635-012-0050(3)(c) bans deploying any fishing gear in the water there. Spearfishing and spearguns are therefore prohibited; a diver may only transit or anchor with catch already aboard.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
45.7653°N, 123.9956°W
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for United States of America
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Purchase from the relevant state fish and wildlife agency online portal, license vendors, or in person. Requirements differ by state and by resident/non-resident status.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · fisheries.noaa.gov
