United States of America · Spearfishing zone
Pyramid Point State Marine Conservation Area (California)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Pyramid Point State Marine Conservation Area (California).
Del Norte County SMCA at the Oregon border off Pyramid Point and the Smith River mouth (13.99 sq mi). Under 14 CCR §632(a)(1)(C) all recreational and commercial take is unlawful here except one carve-out: true smelt by dip net or Hawaiian type throw net. No form of spearfishing is permitted, so a diver may not take fish here.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
41.9792°N, 124.2586°W
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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
