La underwater fishing is another great opportunity in the waters of the island of Gran Canaria. For locals it is one more way of doing their daily fishing, however, for visitors this is quite an adventure and has nothing to envy to areas of the Caribbean, for example.
The main attraction of spearfishing is that you have direct contact with nature, in a way that no other allows. In addition, you are in a medium that imposes its own limitations and this makes it truly challenging, interesting and extremely fun.
Where to go underwater fishing in Gran Canaria?
As in all the waters of the Canary Islands, sub fishing can be done perfectly, although it is there are limitations in relation to the areas where to do it, this, although it limits a little the range of action of the athletes, allows knowing in advance the areas to which to go to make a dive and seek the piece of the day.
Let's review the permitted areas for underwater fishing in Gran Canaria and let's give an extra review of this wonderful way to get a couple of fish, either for the photo or for dinner.
La Canarian Association of Responsible Underwater Fishermen perfectly shows the areas throughout the islands that are possible to practice spearfishing. Although they do highlight the limitation to which they are subjected, it is true that you can still dive prolifically in all the waters of the archipelago.
Let's highlight the areas that, in Gran Canaria specifically, are possible to dive for spearfishing, this in a responsible manner and respecting the delicate balance of the marine ecosystem of internal and external waters.
Inland fishing areas
- Dives from San Cristóbal to Punta de Jinámar
- Punta de Maspalomas until reaching the port of Pasito Blanco.
- Another excellent sector for fishing in inland waters is from Punta de Guanarteme to Puertito de Bañaderos.
- We finish with sub fishing dives from Punta de La Palma until we reach Punta Gorda.
Outer waters fishing area
Let us highlight two areas in particular
- Playa de Tauro all the way to Playa de Taurito
- And from Punta del Descojonado to Baja del Trabajo
Generalities of underwater fishing in Gran Canaria
For underwater fishing the recommended free lung practice or apnea. It is perfect to make a responsible, fair and much more challenging practice.
Something to highlight about this type of fishing is that it must have both the respective spearfishing license as with a medical check that guarantees good health.
Sub-fishing also includes shellfishing on foot, of limpets, for example, which do very well in Gran Canaria.
Among the elements to be highlighted are:
- Underwater fishing should be practiced exclusively during the day.
- A signal buoy must be used to indicate the presence of the diver. Try not to move away from it more than 25 meters.
- The manual harpoon is the weapon allowed for spearfishing.
- It is possible to practice every day except in the area from Punta del Confital to Punta del Palo.
