United States of America · Spearfishing zone
Southeast Farallon Island Special Closure (California)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Southeast Farallon Island Special Closure (California).
No-entry closure in the 300-foot water band around Southeast Farallon Island and its islets. Under 14 CCR 632(b)(55) the band is closed year-round except two stretches - north of Fisherman's Bay and at East Landing - and two further stretches (Fisherman's Bay to East Landing, and south-west of East Landing including the south-east side of Saddle/Seal Rock) are closed only from 1 December to 14 September. Subsection (D) forbids any person from entering the areas defined in (B) or (C) during the closure period, so spearfishing in the band is unlawful whenever the relevant stretch is closed. The pin sits on the west side of the island, in the part closed all year; the whole island is also inside the Southeast Farallon Island SMR/SMCA.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
37.6997°N, 123.0077°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



