scubadog1969
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Does anyone know where i can go spearfishing from shore in florida?
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Florida FWC:You may NOT spearfish (excluding bowhunting and gigging) as described below:
-Spearfishing of marine and freshwater species in freshwater is prohibited. Possession of a spear gun in or on freshwater is also prohibited.
-Within 100 yards of a public swimming beach, any commercial or public fishing pier, or any part of a bridge from which public fishing is allowed.
-Within 100 feet of any part of a jetty that is above the surface of the sea – except for the last 500 yards of a jetty that extends more than 1,500 yards from the shoreline.
-In Collier County and in Monroe County from Long Key north to the Dade County line.
-For any fish for which spearing is expressly prohibited by law (listed above).
-In any body of water under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection, Recreation and Parks. (Possession of spearfishing equipment is prohibited in these areas, unless it is unloaded and properly stored.)