Guinea-Bissau · Spearfishing zone
Orango Islands National Park
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Orango Islands National Park.
Parque Nacional das Ilhas de Orango, ~1,582 km2, created in 2000, including Orango, Orangozinho, Meneque, Canogo and Imbone islands. A marine protected area within the Bolama-Bijagós Biosphere Reserve where fishing access is restricted and additional permits/guides are required.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Guinea-Bissau
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Through the Ministério das Pescas / Direcção-Geral da Pesca Artesanal; in practice lodges and licensed operators handle the paperwork for visitors. Extra protected-area permits via IBAP for parks within the Bijagós reserve.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · pescas.gw