South Africa · Spearfishing zone
Estuaries, tidal rivers and tidal lagoons
Prohibited zoneestuary / tidal river / tidal lagoon (no spearfishing)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Estuaries, tidal rivers and tidal lagoons.
The holder of a recreational fishing permit endorsed for spearfishing shall not catch fish or attempt to catch fish in an estuary; no person may use a speargun in a tidal river or tidal lagoon.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for South Africa
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
License requiredvia Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)
Apply and pay online via https://www.fishing.dffe.gov.za, or at an office/outlet authorised by the Minister. Available to anyone 12 years or older. Permit must be available for inspection while fishing.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · fishing.dffe.gov.za
