Kenya · Spearfishing zone
Kenya territorial waters – spear gun ban (lobster and sea cucumber)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Kenya territorial waters – spear gun ban (lobster and sea cucumber).
The use of scuba diving gear or spearguns to fish for lobsters and beche-de-mer (sea cucumber) within the territorial waters of Kenya is prohibited unless for experimental purposes. Spear guns are a nationally prohibited fishing gear under Gazette Notice No. 7565 of 9 November 2001.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Kenya
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to the licensing officer / Director of the Kenya Fisheries Service (formerly Department of Fisheries) for a sport fishing licence (Form DF/L2) or a recreational fishing permit under LN 127/2024.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · new.kenyalaw.org