Mozambique · Spearfishing zone
Tofo / Praia do Tofo (Inhambane)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Tofo / Praia do Tofo (Inhambane).
Popular freedive spearfishing area on the Inhambane coast outside marine protected areas; subject to the national recreational fishing licence and Decree 82/2021 rules.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Freedive only; valid recreational fishing licence required; 5 fish/day limit; protected species and minimum sizes apply.
When it applies
Seasons
Time-of-year periods that affect spearfishing in this zone.
Daylight only for underwater fishing
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
23.8510°S, 35.5470°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Mozambique
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply individually using the Annex IV model form with an identity document (passport for foreigners). Submitted to the provincial body responsible for fisheries management (or delegated entity / Maritime Office). Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. May be issued electronically.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · parquemaputo.gov.mz