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Estonia · Spearfishing zone

Estonian inland waters and territorial sea (general)

Allowed zone

What this zone is

Overview

How spearfishing is treated at Estonian inland waters and territorial sea (general).

Underwater fishing with harpoon gun and harpoon is generally permitted in inland water bodies and at sea on the basis of a paid recreational fishing right, outside listed prohibited/seasonal areas.

What applies here

Restrictions

Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.

Recreational fishing right (fee) required; no scuba, no artificial light; harpoon must be fired from a harpoon gun; up to 3 devices; 15 kg/species daily limits.

When it applies

Seasons

Time-of-year periods that affect spearfishing in this zone.

Subject to species closed seasons and area-specific closures.

Source

This zone is documented in the official source below.

Before you dive

License for Estonia

Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.

License requiredvia Ministry of Climate (formerly Ministry of the Environment) / Environmental Board (Keskkonnaamet)

Pay via mobile (SMS to 1322), online at pilet.ee, or in person at Omniva service points. Proof of right is shown by an identity document to inspectors. Fishing cards (Kuremaa/Saadjärv) are issued by the Environmental Board via pilet.ee.

Get your license

Opens the official portal · keskkonnaamet.ee

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