What are the spearfishing/freediving regulations in Greece?

Max 5 kilos per spear, per day, or more than 5 (no limit) if you only hit one HUGE fish. Restricted areas: Not allowed to spearfish near harbours, must stay away at least 300m from harbour, swimming people, fish nets, fish farms. Must always carry a buoy and dive in a circle smaller than 50 meters from your buoy.

1. Is spearfishing legal in Greece?
2. Where can I Spearfish in Greece?
3. Where are you allowed to Spearfish?
4. How deep do you have to dive to Spearfish?
5. Are there sharks in Greece?
6. What fish is common Greece?
7. Is it legal to spear fish while scuba diving?
8. Can you spearfish in Shoal Bay?
9. Can you spear fish on Moreton Island?
10. Can you spearfish from the surface?
11. Why is spearfishing dangerous?

Is spearfishing legal in Greece?

Quite to our delight, spearfishing is allowed throughout Greece, making it one of my favorite hunting grounds. We have to stick to a few rules. Flashlights and night hunting is prohibited. The minimum distance to bathing beaches and harbor entrances and harbor exits is 200 meters.

Where can I Spearfish in Greece?

The port of Rafia on the mainland will take you to the southern Aegean Sea, where you'll get to explore the numerous islands that block the path to Turkey. Speaking of the islands, they're an ideal starting point for spearfishing in Greece.

Where are you allowed to Spearfish?

SPEARFISHING CLOSURES

Spearfishing is prohibited in freshwater as well as many entrances, coastal lagoons and other tidal waters. All NSW ocean beaches, excluding the last 20m at each end of the beach. Note: Additional spearfishing closures may apply to Marine Protected Areas.

How deep do you have to dive to Spearfish?

Spearfishing is a fun and more effective way of fishing if done correctly. There's no limit to how deep you can go. The average depth that most divers stick to is 5-25 meters. Diving beyond this depth is considered an extreme sport.

Are there sharks in Greece?

While there are sharks in Greece, most species are harmless. ... All sharks are rare in Greece, and those that are seen or caught by fishermen are usually from less-dangerous types—basking sharks, thresher sharks, and dogfish. In recent years, sharks have been found or caught around Milos, Symi, and Crete.

What fish is common Greece?

Greek Fish Translated: A Guide to Greece's Seafood

• Achinos. Greek name: Αχινός (Ah – hee – NOHS) ...
• Astakos. Greek name: Αστακός ...
• Atherina. Greek Name: Αθερίνα (Ah – thehr – EE – nah) ...
• Avgotaracho. Greek Name: Αυγοτάραχο (Ahv – goh – TAH – rah – hoh) ...
• Bakaliaros. Greek Name: Μπακαλιάρος (Bah – kah – LIAH – rohs) ...
• Bakalaos (aka Bakaliaros) ...
• Barbouni. ...
• Fagri.

Is it legal to spear fish while scuba diving?

Spearfishing with scuba gear is illegal and the use of power heads as well. ... In California only recreational spearfishing is allowed. California also imposes numerous restrictions, demarcating Marine protected areas, closed areas, protected species, size/bag limits and equipment.

Can you spearfish in Shoal Bay?

Spearfishing is prohibited in freshwater as well as many entrances, coastal lagoons and other tidal waters.

Can you spear fish on Moreton Island?

The northern section of Moreton Island is really nice spearfishing, most easily accessible from Redcliffe boat ramp. Depths are mostly 10-15m, but of course there is some really great 25-30m ground for those more experienced spearos as well.

Can you spearfish from the surface?

2. The more you dive the luckier you get – Sometimes people get lucky and shoot fish from the surface but most fish are shot below. This means that your chances increase the more often you dive down and make an effort.

Why is spearfishing dangerous?

With Spearfishing you may encounter a variety of dangers including Sharks, shallow water blackout, heavy seas, strong currents, Jelly Fish, and risk drowning as a result fo line tangles. ... Spearfishing by its very nature is an extreme sport and few activities can rival the excitement and thrill of landing a quality fish.