Open waters outside the red zones (with permit)

Under the November 2020 tolerance policy, spearfishing with a harpoon is allowed for permit holders in waters that are NOT designated as red zones. A harpoon may only be carried into a red zone if properly stowed in a boat while in transit to or from sea; entering the water (e.g. swimming/diving from shore) with a harpoon is prohibited.

Permit from the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (Santa Rosa) required; no spearfishing in red zones; no entering the water from shore with a harpoon; protected species may not be taken.