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Spearfishing is the ideal intersection of hunting and fishing. Instead of waiting for fish to bite, you\u2019re tapping into your stealth, your hand-eye coordination, and your instincts to survive underwater. Once you shoot a fish, you must ensure you don\u2019t get tangled in your line, you don\u2019t lose the fish, and you don\u2019t run out of air before returning to the surface \u2014 all in a matter of minutes.<\/p>\n

And, as with any kind of fishing, there are dozens of ways to spearfish. You can snorkel for walleye in the Great Lakes, skewer invasive fish in Texas\u2019 spring-fed San Marcos River, freedive in a shark-infested kelp paddy 20 miles off the coast of Mexico, and most anything in between. Beginners can easily get into spearfishing and find success with minimal training; the most hardcore spearfishermen spend a lifetime chasing fish and honing their skills.<\/p>\n

Spearfishing Topics in This Article<\/h2>\n
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Read through the article in chronological order, or click on any topic to jump to it:<\/p>\n

How to Use This Spearfishing Guide<\/h2>\n
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Although there are types of spearfishing that involve throwing a primitive spear while wading or on land, or spearing pike<\/a> through the ice, this article will cover the most popular form of spearfishing that\u2019s practiced around the world: swimming at the surface or underwater with a spear to kill fish.<\/p>\n

Spearfishing is easy to try and if you get the opportunity to spearfish with a guide or an experienced spearfisherman, by all means \u2014\u00a0read this article and go. Just know that spearfishing quickly gets complicated when you factor in state and waterbody regulations, transportation by boat, spearfishing gear, diving certifications, hunting and spearing techniques, fish identification, safety concerns, and much more. We\u2019ll cover essential spearfishing topics in this story to provide you with a solid foundation for the sport, and direct you to more resources.<\/p>\n

For this article I interviewed three expert spearfishermen: two are experienced saltwater free divers in the Pacific (one of whom taught me to spearfish), and the third is a scuba diving instructor who spears invasive lionfish year-round in Florida. I also spoke with an intermediate diver about her first time spearfishing (she got attacked by an eel) to give rookies a perspective that will be closer to their own experience level.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that every state (and territory or country) has different spearfishing regulations with respect to gear, time of year, species, and bag limits, so be sure to read local regs before going. Your primary concern while spearfishing should always be safety. Dive with a buddy and know your limits.<\/p>\n

Spearfishing Basics<\/h2>\n
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