United States of America · Spearfishing zone

Double Cone Rock State Marine Conservation Area (California)

Prohibited zonestate marine conservation area (spearfishing prohibited)

What this zone is

Overview

How spearfishing is treated at Double Cone Rock State Marine Conservation Area (California).

Large Lost Coast SMCA off Double Cone Rock on the Mendocino County shore (18.49 sq mi). The only authorised take is salmon by trolling and Dungeness crab by trap, hoop net or hand, so no fish may be taken by spear within the area.

On the coast

Location

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

39.7733°N, 123.8784°W

View on the map

Source

This zone is documented in the official source below.

nrm.dfg.ca.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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