How much does Spearfishing cost?
Real gear costs, sorted by tier. The essentials first — then the nice-to-haves once you're hooked.
Budget starter
$558
Essentials only, cheapest picks
Mid-range
$1005
Essentials, recommended picks
Full setup
$1925
Essentials + optional gear, premium
Cost questions
How much does Spearfishing cost to start?
A budget Spearfishing starter kit runs around $558 for the essentials. A mid-range setup is closer to $1005, and a fully kitted setup runs $1925+.
Is Spearfishing an expensive hobby?
Spearfishing has a higher startup cost — around $558 for essential gear — but most equipment is a one-time purchase that lasts for years.
What do I actually need to buy to start Spearfishing?
The essentials are: Weight Belt and Floats, Spearfishing Wetsuit, Long Blade Fins, Spearfishing Mask, Speargun. The optional gear is nice once you're hooked, but not required to get started.
Can I start Spearfishing on a budget?
Yes. The budget tier shown above gets you everything essential for around $558. Avoid buying the premium tier until you've stuck with it for a few months.
Understanding Spearfishing costs
The real cost to start Spearfishing sits between $558 (bare essentials, budget picks) and $1005 (solid mid-range kit) for the items you genuinely need on day one. A fully equipped setup with optional gear runs around $1925. Those figures assume you're buying new — used gear can cut the entry cost significantly, especially for Spearfishing, where secondhand equipment is common.
What's essential vs. optional
The 5 essential items in this breakdown — Weight Belt and Floats, Spearfishing Wetsuit, Long Blade Fins, Spearfishing Mask, Speargun — are what you actually need to get started. Skip any of these and you'll hit a wall early.
Which tier should you start with?
For most beginners, the mid-range tier (~$1005) is the right starting point. Budget picks often create friction that makes it harder to tell if you're struggling with the hobby or just fighting bad equipment. Mid-range gear removes that ambiguity without overcommitting before you know the hobby sticks. The premium tier ($1925+) makes sense once you've been doing Spearfishing for six months or more and know exactly where your current gear is holding you back.
What each item is for
- Weight Belt and Floats(~$165 mid-range)Lead weight belt for neutral buoyancy at depth. Dive float + flag for legal visibility.
- Spearfishing Wetsuit(~$320 mid-range)Camo-pattern open-cell wetsuits for camouflage + reduced shark scent. Match thickness to water temperature.
- Long Blade Fins(~$165 mid-range)Long-blade freediving fins generate maximum propulsion per kick — essential for spearfishing.
- Spearfishing Mask(~$75 mid-range)Low-volume freediving masks fit close to face — less air to equalize, better visibility.
- Speargun(~$280 mid-range)Band-powered 90-110cm spearguns are the right beginner range. Rob Allen / Beuchat / Riffe dominate the market.