India · Spearfishing zone
Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch.
India's first marine national park, in the Gulf of Kutch, Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat; core area of about 110 km2 declared under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Removal or exploitation of marine wildlife (including by spearing) is prohibited.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
22.4670°N, 69.6170°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for India
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
There is no dedicated national recreational spearfishing or angling licence in India. General fishing permits, where required, are issued by State Fisheries Departments and vary by State; marine fishing vessels are registered/licensed under State Marine Fishing Regulation Acts. Any activity inside a Sanctuary or Marine National Park requires a permit from the Chief Wild Life Warden under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · dof.gov.in