Best Spearfishing Gear for Beginners: 7 Must-Haves for Success

Wall display of spearfishing gear including fins, spearguns, and masks
Good gear isn’t a luxury; it’s your lifeline underwater.

Not sure what’s *actually* necessary and what’s just hype? We’ve compiled a brutally honest list of essential vs. unnecessary spearfishing gear so you don’t waste money on items you’ll never use.

Black spearfishing mask and snorkel set for beginners
A snug mask and simple snorkel are your best underwater allies. Comfort matters!
Long black spearfishing fins ideal for beginners on a white background
Spearfisher underwater wearing a camo wetsuit holding a large fish with bubbles around
Suit up for every dive. This guide helps you choose the best wetsuit for all conditions.
Best spearfishing gun for beginners displayed with gear setup and underwater hunting action
Choosing the right speargun isn’t just about power; it’s about precision, comfort, and beginner confidence.
Spearfisher strapping knife to leg.
Your silent safety backup.
Close-up of a spearfishing weight belt with metal weights and rubber strap
Balance your buoyancy like a pro β€” here’s how to choose and calculate your ideal dive weight.
Orange spearfishing float with line and hooks for beginners – essential surface safety gear
Never dive alone. A float & line keeps you seen, safe, and connected to the surface.
Spearfishing float for surface visibility, safety, and equipment support
Float & Line

$30-$150

Bright and durable spearfishing flashlight for night dives and low-visibility underwater conditions.
light

$40-$200

High-grip neoprene gloves for cold-water spearfishing
gloves


$10-$100

Durable thermal spearfishing socks for insulation and comfort
socks

$8-$60

Traveling with a speargun

So there is another thing I want to talk about, it is traveling with a speargun (it is not simple). Planning a trip with your Speargun? It’s not as simple as tossing it in your suitcase. Here’s everything you need to know about traveling with spearguns the right (and legal) way.

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