United States of America · Spearfishing zone

Coffins Patch Sanctuary Preservation Area (Florida Keys)

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What this zone is

Overview

How spearfishing is treated at Coffins Patch Sanctuary Preservation Area (Florida Keys).

No-take Sanctuary Preservation Area of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Marathon (Middle Keys). All fishing by any means, including spearfishing, and any removal of marine life are prohibited under 15 CFR 922.164(d)(1).

On the coast

Location

Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.

24.6850°N, 80.9667°W

View on the map

Source

This zone is documented in the official source below.

ecfr.gov

Before you dive

License for United States of America

Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.

License requiredvia State fish and wildlife agencies (e.g. FWC Florida, CDFW California, Hawaii DLNR/DAR, TPWD Texas); NOAA Fisheries for federal waters/HMS permits.

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 license

Opens the official portal · fisheries.noaa.gov

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