Sri Lanka · Spearfishing zone
Bar Reef Marine Sanctuary
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Bar Reef Marine Sanctuary.
Largest coral reef system in Sri Lanka, off Kalpitiya, North Western Province; established 1992, area ~306.7 km2. Managed by the Department of Wildlife Conservation as a marine sanctuary. All spearfishing banned nationwide.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
8.3830°N, 79.7330°E
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This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Sri Lanka
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
No spearfishing licence exists. Spear guns are prohibited fishing gear under Section 28 of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act and no licence may authorise their use. General fishing operations otherwise require a licence from the Director / Licensing Officer under Section 6 of the Act.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · fisheriesdept.gov.lk