Indonesia · Spearfishing zone
Bali coastal waters (outside MPAs and national parks)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Bali coastal waters (outside MPAs and national parks).
Recreational freediving spearfishing is widely practised and legal; numerous charter operators run trips. SCUBA spearfishing is not permitted, and protected species must not be taken.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Freediving only (no SCUBA/compressor); no protected species; stay outside protected/national-park zones.
When it applies
Seasons
Time-of-year periods that affect spearfishing in this zone.
No seasonal closure for general species
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
8.6500°S, 115.2200°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Indonesia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.