Northern Mariana Islands · Spearfishing zone
CNMI nearshore reefs and lagoon (outside reserves)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at CNMI nearshore reefs and lagoon (outside reserves).
Free-diving (breath-hold) spearfishing of finfish is legal on CNMI nearshore reefs, the Saipan lagoon and around Rota, Tinian and the other islands, provided it is outside any designated marine reserve/sanctuary and does not use SCUBA, hookah, explosives, poisons or electric shocking devices. No license is required for non-commercial finfish spearfishing. Nighttime free-dive spearfishing is the predominant local reef-fishing method and is not prohibited.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
No SCUBA or hookah; no explosives/poisons/shocking devices; lobster may not be taken by spear; possession/sale of fish taken by prohibited means is illegal.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Northern Mariana Islands
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.