Panama · Spearfishing zone
Gulf of Chiriqui (Golfo de Chiriqui) - outside protected no-take zones
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Gulf of Chiriqui (Golfo de Chiriqui) - outside protected no-take zones.
Pacific Chiriqui province waters used for guided spearfishing/freediving trips; activity must respect Coiba marine protected area boundaries and requires a sport-fishing authorization.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Sport-fishing licence/authorization from ARAP; no commercialization of catch; must stay outside Coiba no-take zones.
When it applies
Seasons
Time-of-year periods that affect spearfishing in this zone.
Dry season (December-April) best for big game; year-round for inshore reef species.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
8.0000°N, 82.3000°W
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Panama
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to the Autoridad de los Recursos Acuaticos de Panama (ARAP); operators, vessels and captains must additionally register and be authorized. Guided/charter operators typically arrange the required authorizations.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · arap.gob.pa