No fishing zones in the sea off the north coast of cyprus

Spearfish



Joined: 23/04/2010
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Message Posted:
03/05/2010 19:19

Are there any spots off of the north coast that are not permitted to be fished, and how would you know where they are. and for what reason.

Spearfish



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Message Posted:
03/05/2010 20:38

There are no restrictions at all are there.

DONTY


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Message Posted:
03/05/2010 22:36

Got moved on by the coastguard from a spot in front of the new harbour before. There is a dive reef there and its protected allegedly.



If you get too close to Snake Island you are likely to get hassle too (Military and Denktash area).



I would avoid inshore fishing in front of any army base to be on the safe side (Some firing ranges face out to sea).



If you anchor up around Technecik Power station bouys you could get grief (not sure but probably?).

Spearfish



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Message Posted:
04/05/2010 10:20

Thank you,

Geoff


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Message Posted:
04/05/2010 16:06

Re No.3: What is a Denktash area??

Geoff

Famagusta City

henrik



Joined: 01/10/2009
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Message Posted:
04/05/2010 16:06

all diving sites are protected. Any hunt around or in there are heavily punished, even with imprisonment. also TC fishermen are not allowed by law to enter or hunt in these areas. Starting infront of Powerstation (near Teknecik) Fred (New Harbour), Cockpit (old harbour), Zeyko + Extra Virgin (Karaoğlanoğlu), Bambi (Escap region), Zephiros (Merit + Mare Monte region) and lots of more.. - Karpaz area, bomber plane in Esentepe, some ancient spots etc etc..

henrik



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Message Posted:
04/05/2010 16:07

denktash area is the sneak island as denktash has one of his houses there in the or next to?? the military area.. strangeeeee ..

DONTY


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Message Posted:
04/05/2010 16:26

As Henrik explained, a Denktash area is a place where one might find a Denktash. In this case a 'Rauf' Denktash.

henrik



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Message Posted:
04/05/2010 18:35

sanke island - there is a tale going around, a good friend of my parents told us long long time ago, she was one of the archologist which were at the ship wreck site in kyrenia, she told them that a diver was shoot from snake island.. it must have been in the late 1970s.. heard this story alos from others.. dont know if its true but I believe it could... just remebered..

Groucho



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Message Posted:
04/05/2010 20:19

They don't like you sailing or taking any boats too close to the Army Bases... They blow whistles to warn you off.

Spearfish



Joined: 23/04/2010
Posts: 149

Message Posted:
04/05/2010 21:25

How would I know if I was near a dive site, are they clearly marked, I went to get my fishing licence the other day and checked on the restrictions that may be applicable. and there was no mention of dive sites, where can I find out about this law in writing with the penalties in writing. I am going to need to know everything about it to remain safe from the law, like minimum distance allowable to fish from these places, and everything else. any info about the where abouts of these documents would be greatfully recieved. Not that I dont believe anyones word but if prison sentences are involved then its best to make sure I get it right.

henrik



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Message Posted:
05/05/2010 00:17

go check local diving schools for diving sites and police department + sahil güvenlik for restrictions.

Geoff


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Message Posted:
05/05/2010 12:33

Thanks for the info about Denktash areas!

Cheers,

Geoff

Spearfish



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Message Posted:
05/05/2010 18:47

message 12, will do, thanks, but there are some problems with the dive site protection laws. I got my licence and the guy who gave me it never mentioned it, and the fishing shops say you can fish where you like, so mis information could cause some problems with that, never the less I will check with the police an the other place,