United States of America · Spearfishing zone

Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area (California)

Prohibited zonestate marine conservation area (hook-and-line only)

What this zone is

Overview

How spearfishing is treated at Edward F. Ricketts State Marine Conservation Area (California).

The Cannery Row / San Carlos Beach dive area in Monterey, Monterey County (0.23 sq mi) — one of the busiest shore-diving sites in the state. Recreational take is permitted only by hook-and-line; commercial hand harvest of giant and bull kelp is separately capped at 12 tons a month from Administrative Kelp Bed 220. Spearfishing is prohibited, so this is a look-only site for divers.

On the coast

Location

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

36.6179°N, 121.8975°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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