South Africa · Spearfishing zone
Robberg Marine Protected Area
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Robberg Marine Protected Area.
MPA around the Robberg Peninsula near Plettenberg Bay (Western Cape), managed by CapeNature under the Marine Living Resources Act (Government Notice R.1429 of 29 December 2000). Rock-and-surf shore angling is permitted, but fishing from boats, spearfishing and bait collecting are forbidden, so spearfishing is not permitted anywhere in the MPA.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
34.1046°S, 23.4022°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
