Lake Malawi (open waters under Malawi sovereignty, outside protected areas)

Spearfishing is permissible in Malawi's fishing waters subject to licensing (sport fishing licence, reg. 21) and, where scuba/underwater breathing apparatus is used with a spear/speargun/harpoon, a written permit from the Director of Fisheries (reg. 35). Areas inside Lake Malawi National Park and any Gazetted closed areas are excluded.

Sport fishing licence required for controlled species/gear; separate written permit required to use any underwater breathing apparatus with a spear, spear gun, harpoon or net; size limits (reg. 36) and close seasons (reg. 37) apply.

Rainbow trout closed 1 May - 31 Aug; other species/areas as Gazetted