United States of America · Spearfishing zone
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (Key Largo, Florida)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park (Key Largo, Florida).
The first undersea park in the United States (Key Largo); its waters are under the jurisdiction of the Florida DEP Division of Recreation and Parks, where spearfishing and possession of loaded/unstowed spearing equipment are prohibited by Fla. Admin. Code r. 68B-20.003(2)(e). The park also lies inside the Upper Keys no-spearfishing zone (Monroe County north of Long Key). Hook-and-line fishing remains allowed under state rules.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
25.1977°N, 80.3421°W
View on the mapSource
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
