Fishing Map of Tuross and Coila showing what you can catch where
Thanks to Henry Kark for providing this map

Tuross Head Tides

Fishing Map of Tuross and Coila showing what you can catch where
Thanks to Henry Kark for providing this map

Batemans Bay Marine Park Info

The Dept Primary Industries Recreational Fishing site

Catch and release fishing techniques

Recreational fishing rules and regulations

Below: An appeal to concerned fisherfolk and citizens. Spoken by J. Wellington Fishface for and on behalf of the Fish Community of Tuross Head and Coila Lake Thanks go to Gary Keady for this production

Please Keep Safe

Safe fishing
Don't put your life on the line

* Never fish by yourself – stay in sight of another person fishing
* Inform others of your plans and carry a mobile phone.
* Wear light clothing – it will allow you to swim easily if you are washed in
* Check tides and weather – avoid fishing in dangerous conditions and observe tide changes.
* Wear appropriate footwear – with non-slip soles – and avoid the waters edge.
* Wear a life jacket or PFD and carry safety equipment in case someone should fall in.
* Observe first – fish later – spend time watching the fishing spot before actually fishing
* Plan an escape route – if washed in, stay calm and swim AWAY from the rocks to look for a safe place to come ashore or stay afloat and wait for help
* Don’t ever turn your back on the sea
* Ask advice from locals

IF YOU WITNESS SOMEONE BEING WASHED INTO THE OCEAN, follow the simple steps:

* DO NOT jump in if someone is washed into the water
* Use a rope, Angel Ring close by, something that floats to rescue the person
* Dial 000, or 112, from your mobile or go get help

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ROCK FISHING SAFETY, INCLUDING TRANSLATED MATERIAL, MORE FACT SHEETS AND FREE DOWNLOADS VISIT:

www.safefishing.com.au

www.rfansw.com.au

www.safewaters.nsw.gov

Check out the Video below on Rock fishing safety

Information is also available in Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese at this link.