United States of America · Spearfishing zone

Vizcaino Rock Special Closure (California) - closed 1 March to 31 August

Prohibited zonespecial closure (entry prohibited)

What this zone is

Overview

How spearfishing is treated at Vizcaino Rock Special Closure (California) - closed 1 March to 31 August.

Seasonal no-entry closure at Vizcaino Rock, the sea stack off Cape Vizcaino between Rockport and Hardy on the Mendocino coast. 14 CCR 632(b)(18) closes only the part of the rock's 300-foot water band lying WEST of 123° 49.887' W longitude, and only from 1 March to 31 August; in that window no vessel may operate or anchor and no person may enter the band without department permission, so spearfishing there is unlawful for those six months. The seaward limit runs from the mean high tide line to 300 feet beyond mean lower low tide.

On the coast

Location

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

39.7266°N, 123.8332°W

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Source

This zone is documented in the official source below.

wildlife.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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