Fishing Safety
Fishing Clubs
Care for your own safety and never take undue risks when fishing: even when fighting fish or trying to retrieve tackle. Never enter the water to retrieve lost tackle or snagged fish. If the location looks dangerous, don't fish there.
Wear a lifejacket or buoyancy vest: when boat fishing or when fishing in hazardous locations such as rock platforms or those located near areas of fast moving water always wear a lifejacket. It may also be appropriate to wear non-slip shoes.
If someone falls into the water: do not jump in after them instead look for an angel ring, life buoy or something that floats and throw it to the person in the water. Alert emergency services by dialling 112 from a mobile phone or 000 from a landline.
Bureau of Meteorology www.bom.gov.au
Observe first, fish later: always check weather and water conditions before you start fishing.
Department of Primary Industries www.dpi.nsw.gov.au
Inform others of your fishing plans: always let friends or family know where you are going and when you will be back.
Lismore Golf Social Fishing Club 1 Barham St, Lismore
02 6621 2255
Italo Australian Fishing Club 36 Barrow Ln, North Lismore
02 6621 4677
Northern Rivers Hotel Fishing Club 72 Bridge St, North Lismore
02 6621 5797
Contacts Emergency
000
Lismore Base Hospital Emergency
02 6621 8000
Fisheries Information Line
1300 550 474
Fishers Watch Phoneline
1800 043 536
Lismore Visitor Centre p 02 6626 0100 w visitlismore.com.au
Nimbin Visitor Centre p 02 6689 1388 w visitnimbin.com.au
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