United States of America · Spearfishing zone

Point Lobos State Marine Reserve (California)

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What this zone is

Overview

How spearfishing is treated at Point Lobos State Marine Reserve (California).

Iconic no-take State Marine Reserve off Point Lobos State Natural Reserve south of Carmel (14 CCR §632(b)(81)) — one of California's oldest protected dive areas; diving inside the adjacent State Park unit additionally requires a State Parks reservation. All take, including spearfishing, is prohibited.

On the coast

Location

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

36.5048°N, 121.9514°W

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Source

This zone is documented in the official source below.

law.cornell.edu

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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