South Africa · Spearfishing zone
Strand (Lourens River mouth to Gordon's Bay harbour eastern breakwater)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Strand (Lourens River mouth to Gordon's Bay harbour eastern breakwater).
Only shore angling (and no other type of fishing, including spearfishing) is allowed between the mouth of the Lourens River and the eastern breakwater of the harbour at Gordon's Bay, extending 500 m seawards.
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.
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
On the ground
Local shops & charters
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