United States of America · Spearfishing zone

Upper Newport Bay State Marine Conservation Area (California)

Prohibited zonestate marine conservation area (shore hook-and-line only)

What this zone is

Overview

How spearfishing is treated at Upper Newport Bay State Marine Conservation Area (California).

Upper Newport Bay and its ecological reserve, Orange County (1.24 sq mi). The only take exception is finfish by hook and line from shore only; inside the reserve above the Shellmaker Island line, swimming is confined to the area between North Star Beach and mid-channel. A diver in the water has no permitted take, so spearfishing is prohibited.

On the coast

Location

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

33.6444°N, 117.8874°W

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Source

This zone is documented in the official source below.

nrm.dfg.ca.gov

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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