Bahrain · Spearfishing zone
Mashtan Island
Prohibited zonemarine protected area
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Mashtan Island.
Designated marine protected area in Bahrain where fishing is restricted/prohibited under the marine protected area framework.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Bahrain
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
License requiredvia Directorate of Fisheries (Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Agriculture)
Apply to the Directorate of Fisheries; applicant must be at least 18, prove suitability to practise fishing or diving, and have no relevant criminal conviction (Article 6).
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · lloc.gov.bh