South Africa · Spearfishing zone
Robben Island Marine Protected Area (Restricted Zone)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Robben Island Marine Protected Area (Restricted Zone).
MPA around Robben Island in Table Bay off Cape Town, declared under the NEM: Protected Areas Act (Government Gazette 42478/42479 of 2019). Its Robben Island Restricted Zone (RIRZ) around the island is a no-take zone where all fishing, including spearfishing, is prohibited (only the two offshore Controlled Zones permit limited permitted fishing).
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
33.8153°S, 18.3633°E
View on the mapSource
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.
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
