Yellow Fin Tuna Speared inside Dana Point Harbor

http://sdfish.com/news/saltwater-fishing-news/video-tuna-speared-from-dock-in-harbor/

WOW!! I grew up in and around Dana Point and never saw that even on an El Nino year. Very cool.

I like the disclaimer at the end of the article ... "This man was likely violating California’s Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations. Although difficult to decipher for sure, it appears the combination of three regulations in particular provide a conclusion that this is not allowed."

Maybe Big Jim can shed some light on this ?

He was spearfishing wasn't he?
Good thing he had his float line attached. 

you're not allowed to spear a fish (except sharks and rays) unless you are floating on or in the water.  shooting a fish while standing on a dock doesn't count, just like you can't spear a fish while sitting on top of a boat.

Is it clear in the video who shot it? Maybe the guy that is taking off the fins shot it while he was in the water and handed the gun to the guy on the dock?

Is it clear in the video who shot it? Maybe the guy that is taking off the fins shot it while he was in the water and handed the gun to the guy on the dock?

The guy on the dock clearly shot the fish.
Good call on the rules bmb.