Fishing Spears Regulated
San Diego Municipal Code § 63.20.18
in effect§63.20.18 Fishing Spears Regulated
It is unlawful for any person to carry a fishing spear gun in a cocked or armed position on any public swimming area or within fifty (50) feet of a swimmer in the water or in any area where swimmers are present. All spears, barbs, prongs, and similar implements shall be sheathed, covered, or removed. A spear gun or similar instrument shall be deemed cocked or armed unless it shall be in a harmless condition and incapable of projecting spears, barbs, or prongs.
(Amended 5–31–1994 by O–18073 N.S.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter06/Ch06Art03Division00.pdf#page=16Fetched: 10/28/2026
