Latvia · Spearfishing zone
Private lakes (non-state fishing rights)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Private lakes (non-state fishing rights).
Underwater hunting permitted in private lakes where fishing rights do not belong to the state, with the owner's permission. Subject to the 1 March - 30 April closed season.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Owner's permission required; valid e-card; subject to 1 March - 30 April closure.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Latvia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Purchase online at makskeresanaskarte.lv or manacope.lv; also sold via retail networks (Maxima, Narvesen) and Latvijas Pasts post offices. From 10 January 2026, coastal catches of six specified species must be registered electronically.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · makskeresanaskarte.lv