Burundi · Spearfishing zone
Lake Tanganyika (Burundian waters)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Lake Tanganyika (Burundian waters).
Main freshwater fishing area in Burundi, along the Bujumbura/Rumonge shoreline. Recreational/sport fishing is permitted (subject to the 15 May - 15 August closed season and protected-area exclusions). Spearfishing is not specifically regulated.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Closed 15 May - 15 August; spawning zones off-limits (Art. 40); protected species (aquatic mammals, turtles, birds) may not be taken (Art. 39); prohibited methods include explosives, toxics, electrocution and underwater lights (Art. 38).
When it applies
Seasons
Time-of-year periods that affect spearfishing in this zone.
Closed 15 May - 15 August (Lake Tanganyika regional ban)
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
3.8000°S, 29.4000°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Burundi
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
On-site, through the ministry responsible for fisheries or local fishing associations; no online application. Artisanal fishing requires prior declaration to the local administrative authority (Art. 31).
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · fishingworldguide.com