Namibia · Spearfishing zone
Walvis Bay harbour to Pelican Point
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Walvis Bay harbour to Pelican Point.
Recreational harvesting prohibited within 2 nautical miles seaward of the high-water line from the southern limits of the quay in Walvis Bay harbour (22 deg 57.350 min S) along the coastline to Pelican Point (22 deg 53.934 min S). Reg 10(1)(e).
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
22.8990°S, 14.4300°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Namibia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Obtainable from any Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources office along the coast - Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Luederitz, and the Ministry head office in Windhoek - or from the Henties Bay fishing centre / police station. An Identity Card or Passport is required; minors need a birth certificate and passport photos.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · hentiesbaai.co.za