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Giant Black Sea Bass: The Story of California's 500-Pound Reef Giant
Giant black sea bass were nearly wiped out of California waters by 1980. Forty years later they are coming back. The full story of California's largest reef fish.

Bret Whitman
May 107 min read


CPR and Rescue for Freediver Blackouts: What Every Buddy Needs to Know
Divers' spear gun floating by itself after diver blocks out.

Bret Whitman
May 33 min read


Spearfishing Etiquette: Not Burning Spots and Respecting the Community
Don't be that guy. Don't post pictures that expose spots.

Bret Whitman
May 25 min read


Southern California Spearfishing Forecast: May 2026
Southern California's forecast for May 2026.

Bret Whitman
May 16 min read


Spearfishing Mozambique: Bazaruto, Tofo, and the Indian Ocean
Mozambique is one of Africa's premier spearfishing destinations, often overshadowed by South Africa but offering warmer water, calmer surf, and dramatic pelagic potential close to shore. A complete guide to Tofo, Bazaruto, Inhambane, and beyond.

Bret Whitman
Apr 3011 min read


Spearfishing Chile's Juan Fernández Islands: Lobster, Native Species, and Robinson Crusoe's Reefs
Spearfishing Juan Fernández Islands: 100-pound yellowtail, endemic species, and Robinson Crusoe's untouched reefs 415 miles off Chile's coast.

Bret Whitman
Apr 1411 min read


California's Marine Protected Areas: Where You Can and Can't Spearfish
California has over 120 marine protected areas along its coast. Here is how to tell which ones allow spearfishing and which are completely off-limits.

Bret Whitman
Apr 115 min read


California Spearfishing Regulations 2026: The Complete Guide
Every 2026 California spearfishing regulation in one place: bag limits, size minimums, prohibited species, MPA rules, the groundfish exemption for divers, and lobster season details.

Bret Whitman
Apr 88 min read


The 2026 World Freshwater Spearfishing Championship: Everything You Need to Know
If you haven't heard, the 2026 World Freshwater Spearfishing Championship is happening this week at Lake Taupo, New Zealand — and it's shaping up to be one of the most exciting events in the freshwater spearfishing world.

Bret Whitman
Mar 95 min read


Oregon Opens Rivers and Streams to Spearfishing for Bass and Walleye in 2026
Oregon has opened its rivers and streams to spearfishing for bass and walleye in 2026 — a significant regulation change with new rules on gear, seasons, and legal waters.

Bret Whitman
Mar 54 min read


Hawaii's Shallow Water Blackout Bill: What Every Diver Needs to Know About HB 1765 and Freediving Safety
Hawaii's HB 1765 would require shallow water blackout warnings on all spearguns sold in the state. Here's what every diver needs to know about the bill, why blackout kills experienced freedivers, and how to protect yourself.

Bret Whitman
Feb 277 min read


Michigan Just Opened Great Lakes Spearfishing for Walleye, Pike, and Lake Trout: What You Need to Know for April 2026
Michigan permanently expanded Great Lakes spearfishing to walleye, northern pike, and lake trout in April 2026. Get the full breakdown of new regulations, licensing, gear, and cold-water safety tips.

Bret Whitman
Feb 236 min read
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