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United States of America · Spearfishing zone

South Humboldt Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area (California)

Prohibited zonestate marine recreational management area (no-take)

What this zone is

Overview

How spearfishing is treated at South Humboldt Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area (California).

The southern arm of Humboldt Bay, Humboldt County (0.81 sq mi). Unusually for a recreational management area, 14 CCR §632(b)(9)(C) closes it entirely: take of all living, geological, or cultural marine resources is prohibited (waterfowl hunting under the general waterfowl regulations is the only exception, plus a Wiyot Tribe exemption). Spearfishing is therefore prohibited.

On the coast

Location

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

40.7083°N, 124.2570°W

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Source

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.

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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