Chile · Spearfishing zone
Marine waters of Chile (mar territorial and zona económica exclusiva)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Marine waters of Chile (mar territorial and zona económica exclusiva).
Marine spearfishing (pesca submarina) by free-diving (apnea) with elastic or compressed-air spears is permitted throughout Chilean marine waters with a valid SERNAPESCA recreational licence, subject to national catch limits (Res. Ex. 443-2025), species vedas of Law 18.892, and excluding marine reserves, marine parks and other protected/restricted areas.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Licence required; daily catch limits and minimum sizes apply; no commercialization of catch; prohibited inside marine reserves/parks and special administration zones.
When it applies
Seasons
Time-of-year periods that affect spearfishing in this zone.
Year-round subject to species vedas
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Chile
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Online at pescarecreativa.sernapesca.cl, at SERNAPESCA offices, or at authorized sales points. Nationals/residents present cédula de identidad; foreigners present passport or DNI.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · pescarecreativa.sernapesca.cl