Rock Fishing Safety Program

Rock fishing is one of the most popular recreational activities in NSW, but it is also one of the most dangerous. The 2023/24 program reached over 18,300 people, highlighting its growing impact.
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Rock Fishing Safety Knowledge and Skills

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Expert Rock Fishing Insights

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Rescue Demonstration

Rock Fishing Project 2025

In its second year, the SLSNSW Rock Fishing Safety Program continues to save lives

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Rock Fishing Project 2023

COMPLETED!

HILL 60 @ PORT KEMBLA

Saturday the 10th of September 2022
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COMPLETED!

AVOCA CENTRAL COAST

Sunday the 20th of November 2022
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COMPLETED!

COFFS HARBOUR

Saturday the 3rd of December 2022
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COMPLETED!

Little Bay

Sunday 5th of February, 2023
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COMPLETED!

Kurnell

Saturday 25th of February, 2023
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COMPLETED!

DEE WHY

Saturday 11th of March, 2023
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COMPLETED!

LAKE MACQUARIE

Sunday 26th of March 2023
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COMPLETED!

PORT STEPHENS

Saturday 29th of April 2023
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COMPLETED!

SHELLHARBOUR

Saturday 13th of May 2023
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COMPLETED!

NORTH BONDI

Saturday 27th of May 2023
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Rock Fishing Safety

Rock fishing is a popular sport for many but it can be dangerous. Use this page to learn about how you can keep yourself, friends and family safe.
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Rock Fishing Safety Tips

Knowing how to stay safe and what to look out for while rock fishing can help you to stay safe and ensure an enjoyable rock fishing experience with your friends and family.
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Rock Fishing Safety Videos

These videos have been filmed with the help of our amazing Surf Life Saving Lifesavers and members. These videos focus on key rock fishing safety messaging and are subtitled in English.
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Rock Fishing Safety Infographic

Crafted by SLSNSW this infographic provides a visually illustrative and simple way to promote key rock fishing safety messages and activities.
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Rock Fishing Safety Quizzes

These quizzes have been developed by SLSNSW to support the learning of our in language content. The quizzes are a fun and informative way to learn and consolidate knowledge and are available in multiple languages.
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Rock Fishing Safety Fact Sheets

Our rock fishing safety fact sheets have been created for our diverse multilingual communities with the support of our Multicultural Advisory group and with the help of the communities they are created for.
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