MARATHON FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Spearfishing, Ethics and Certification: A Two‑Session Hunting Course off Marathon with Dive Isla Bella
A private, two half‑day spearfishing certification that teaches gun handling, target practice and fillet techniques and culminates in a PADI or NAUI Underwater Hunter card—essential reading if you want to hunt responsibly and legally in Marathon.
Spearfishing, Ethics and Certification: A Two‑Session Hunting Course off Marathon with Dive Isla Bella.
Offshore of Marathon, Dive Isla Bella runs a focused Hunting Certification that pairs classroom and on‑water instruction over two half‑day sessions so participants learn safe gun handling, target practice, boat etiquette, legal size and species limits, filleting and how to prepare a landed catch.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Practical spearfishing training
Across the course you'll practice gun handling and target work, learn boat etiquette and the legal limits for species and size—skills taught in private classes designed for safety and success.
Sustainably take home dinner
Students are taught fillet techniques and how to prepare their catch; spearfishing here is presented as a conservative way to collect food because you select species you visually confirm as legal and something you intend to eat.
Earn a recognized hunter certification
Complete the two‑session course and choose either a PADI or NAUI Underwater Hunter Certification card—an industry credential that documents the skills taught on the trip.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
The Hunting Certification blends concentrated shore or boat briefings with on‑water practice: two half‑day outings where instructors walk students through equipment choices—guns, pole spears and lobstering gear—run target practice, and then lead guided hunting and post‑catch preparation so you leave with practical skills and a certification card.
THE SKILLS
Practical spearfishing training
Across the course you'll practice gun handling and target work, learn boat etiquette and the legal limits for species and size—skills taught in private classes designed for safety and success.
THE HARVEST
Sustainably take home dinner
Students are taught fillet techniques and how to prepare their catch; spearfishing here is presented as a conservative way to collect food because you select species you visually confirm as legal and something you intend to eat.
THE CREDENTIAL
Earn a recognized hunter certification
Complete the two‑session course and choose either a PADI or NAUI Underwater Hunter Certification card—an industry credential that documents the skills taught on the trip.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course is built for and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The certification runs as two half‑day sessions scheduled with the operator; select your desired dates on the booking calendar and the operator will follow up to confirm times and days.
Spearfishing and lobstering gear are provided and included with both the Hunting Certification and the Hunting Guide; the operator also offers a variety of guns, pole spears and lobstering equipment for student use.
These are private classes conducted from dive boats licensed for fishing and lobster; the course culminates in a choice of a PADI or NAUI Underwater Hunter Certification card upon completion.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the certification take?
The program is structured as two half‑day sessions completed over the certification period; booking details and exact times are confirmed after you select dates on the calendar.
What certification do I receive when I complete the course?
Upon completion you have the option to receive either a PADI or NAUI Underwater Hunter Certification card.
Is gear provided or do I need to bring my own?
Both the Hunting Certification and the Hunting Guide include the use of the operator's spearfishing and lobstering gear; the operation also maintains a variety of guns, pole spears and lobstering equipment to choose from.
What is the minimum age to participate?
The age requirement for this course is 15 years and older.
I don't have two days—can I still hunt with the operator?
If you cannot complete the two‑day certification, the operator recommends hiring a hunting guide for a half‑day hunting trip as an alternative.