Rock Fishing

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'Run to Save a Life' raises over $6000 and community awareness for rock fishing safety
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Chinese fishers 'rocked' safety workshop at Woolamai
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Rock fishing

Rock fishing - fishing from rock ledges, submerged rocks, rock faces and rocks that go into the water - is a popular, yet potentially dangerous aquatic sport in Australia. It can however, be enjoyed safely if appropriate safety precautions are taken when rock fishing.

Follow these basic safety tips at all times when rock fishing:

Always wear a life jacket
Never fish alone
Inform others of your plans
Wear light clothing and appropriate footwear
Carry safety gear - carry a rope and a float
Never fish in exposed areas during rough or large seas
Observe first, fish later
Plan an escape route in case you are washed in
Stay alert
Ask for advice from locals who know the area

Rock Fishing Safety

Download the Victorian rock fishing safety brochure here (translated): Rock fishing information (1.53MB)

Rock Fishing Information Sessions

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Life Saving Victoria will host a number of free rock fishing sessions in the coming months that are open to anyone interested in the sport. The session will provide fishing tips, equipment demonstrations and safety information.

For more information, contact:

Jennifer Roberts jennifer.roberts@lifesavingvictoria.com.au

Rhiannon Birch rhiannon.birch@lifesavingvictoria.com.au