Eswatini · Spearfishing zone
Malolotja Nature Reserve
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Malolotja Nature Reserve.
Protected nature reserve (managed by the Eswatini National Trust Commission) with indigenous-fish rivers; fishing within protected/conservation areas is restricted. The Fisheries and Aquaculture Act 2019 s.18 empowers the Minister to declare fisheries protected areas where fishing is prohibited without specific permission.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
26.1333°S, 31.1167°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Eswatini
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Apply to the Fisheries and Aquaculture Board (under the Ministry responsible for fisheries/agriculture) for a fishing licence in the prescribed format; obtain a fishing permit from the Principal Secretary. Locally, many dams/clubs collect a permit fee or rod fee on site; accommodations can advise.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · faolex.fao.org