Kenya · Spearfishing zone
Kiunga Marine National Reserve
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Kiunga Marine National Reserve.
Marine national reserve off the Lamu coast near the Somali border; managed by Kenya Wildlife Service. Spear guns are prohibited; only regulated hook-and-line fishing is permitted in reserve areas.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
1.9220°S, 41.3540°E
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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