United States of America · Spearfishing zone

Estero Americano State Marine Recreational Management Area (California)

Prohibited zonestate marine recreational management area (no-take)

What this zone is

Overview

How spearfishing is treated at Estero Americano State Marine Recreational Management Area (California).

The Estero Americano tidal inlet on the Sonoma-Marin county line, west of longitude 122°59.250' W (0.13 sq mi). 14 CCR §632(b)(41)(C) prohibits take of all living, geological, or cultural marine resources; only waterfowl hunting is excepted. Spearfishing is prohibited.

On the coast

Location

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

38.2969°N, 123.0011°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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