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Dyer Island

Prohibited zoneclosed area (shore angling only - no spearfishing)

What this zone is

Overview

How spearfishing is treated at Dyer Island.

Only shore angling is allowed at Dyer Island, in an area extending two nautical miles seawards from the high-water mark; spearfishing is therefore not permitted.

Source

This zone is documented in the official source below.

Before you dive

License for South Africa

Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.

License requiredvia Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)

Apply and pay online via https://www.fishing.dffe.gov.za, or at an office/outlet authorised by the Minister. Available to anyone 12 years or older. Permit must be available for inspection while fishing.

Get your license

Opens the official portal · fishing.dffe.gov.za

On the ground

Local shops & charters

Gear shops, charters, courses and clubs around South Africa. Sample listings are clearly marked while we verify real operators.

CourseSample

Cape Town Spearfishing School

Cape Town, South Africa

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