Spearfishing

[Mutley]

Does anyone know if spearfishing is legal in the IOM? I know it is in the UK.

[theambo]

Does anyone know if spearfishing is legal in the IOM? I know it is in the UK.

 

Im not sure if its legal but it certainley goes on and ive never heard of anyone getting arrested for it ! Best ask someone at DAFF or what ever they are called these days. Lots of divers arent keen for conservation reasons although youd have a job to catch much id reckon.

[Ronague Ram]

Does anyone know if spearfishing is legal in the IOM? I know it is in the UK.

 

It is illegal under local Fisheries bye-laws

[Bananaman]

 

It is illegal under local Fisheries bye-laws

 

 

That's a shame. I can remember as a child watching a couple of wet suited chaps bring up some massive flatties (at Garwick) at an un disclosed shore many years ago. They were amazing looking fish. It was all for research of course.

 

The Scientists said their experiment on Spear caught fish tasted ace.

[- Paul -]

Clearly this may become a serious threat.

I propose the creation of an entire new government department - working in partnership with other agencies - to detect and confiscate spears and other sharp objects.

£5 million for a consultancy ( from off island as doubtless there will be no one able to undertake the work here )

A staff of around 100 extra pen pushers should do it.

 

Plus a nice second rate website- again from off island as doubtless there will be no one able to undertake the work here.

Possibly www.say-no-to-sharp-pointy-stick-things.com

[mæŋksmən]

Christ on pogostick, they just keep slipping in these laws ffs.

 

Spear fishing mullet from the beach was one of my favourites many moons ago..

[Mutley]

Does anyone know if spearfishing is legal in the IOM? I know it is in the UK.

 

It is illegal under local Fisheries bye-laws

 

Do you have an on-line reference? Thanks

[Ronague Ram]

Not sure if the bye-laws are available on-line, but all you need to do is ring DEFA and ask someone from Sea Fisheries and I'm sure they would confirm this if you are in any doubt.

[Fishery Officer]

The isle of man sea fisheries (technical measures) bye-law 2000 part IV section 21 (2) states:-

“no person shall, For the purposes of catching or killing or attempting to catch or kill sea-fish, otherwise than inboard a boat or vessel, use any of the following mechanical or manual equipment, instruments or devices –

• (a) a fish spear in excess of four feet in length;

• (b) an harpoon;

• (c) a speargun or any device for launching a spear, arrow or other projectile by any means,

Nor have any such equipment in his possession in such circumstance as to satisfy the Court before which he is charged that he intended at the time to catch or kill sea-fish by means thereof”.

 

N.B. this information is given under fisheries acts, regulations and bye-laws only and the importation and or possession of a spear gun may have further ramifications under acts, regulations and bye-laws enforced by the Isle of Man Constabulary.

 

[Neil Down]

15 minutes ago, Fishery Officer said:

The isle of man sea fisheries (technical measures) bye-law 2000 part IV section 21 (2) states:-

“no person shall, For the purposes of catching or killing or attempting to catch or kill sea-fish, otherwise than inboard a boat or vessel, use any of the following mechanical or manual equipment, instruments or devices –

• (a) a fish spear in excess of four feet in length;

• (b) an harpoon;

• (c) a speargun or any device for launching a spear, arrow or other projectile by any means,

Nor have any such equipment in his possession in such circumstance as to satisfy the Court before which he is charged that he intended at the time to catch or kill sea-fish by means thereof”.

 

N.B. this information is given under fisheries acts, regulations and bye-laws only and the importation and or possession of a spear gun may have further ramifications under acts, regulations and bye-laws enforced by the Isle of Man Constabulary.

 

What about spearing wayward jocks on the beach at low water

[quilp]

When I were a lad I used to use a home made spear made discreetly in metalwork at school, mask snorkel and flippers to catch dabs off the Granville steps and war memorial. The sandy bottom was heaving in them if you knew what you were looking for. Putting 4 on the ol'mans plate, grilled in milk and white pepper, straight outta the sea put a real smile on his face.

So is a three-foot eleven-inch spear acceptable? 

[notwell]

2 hours ago, Fishery Officer said:

The isle of man sea fisheries (technical measures) bye-law 2000 part IV section 21 (2) states:-

“no person shall, For the purposes of catching or killing or attempting to catch or kill sea-fish, otherwise than inboard a boat or vessel, use any of the following mechanical or manual equipment, instruments or devices –

• (a) a fish spear in excess of four feet in length;

• (b) an harpoon;

• (c) a speargun or any device for launching a spear, arrow or other projectile by any means,

Nor have any such equipment in his possession in such circumstance as to satisfy the Court before which he is charged that he intended at the time to catch or kill sea-fish by means thereof”.

 

N.B. this information is given under fisheries acts, regulations and bye-laws only and the importation and or possession of a spear gun may have further ramifications under acts, regulations and bye-laws enforced by the Isle of Man Constabulary.

 

The seven year wait for an answer was NOT worth it.

[finlo]

3 hours ago, notwell said:

The seven year wait for an answer was NOT worth it.

Standard government pace on everything except price rises.

[the stinking enigma]

It would have been quicker to look it up in the yellow pages

[guzzi]

Why is spear fishing illegal? Makes no sense to me.