Staying Safe While Rockfishing

Rock fishing

Rock fishermen try to avoid an incoming wave Source: AAP Image/Paul Miller

Rock fishing is a popular activity in Australia, with over a million keen anglers climbing the rocks for their catch each year.


Australia’s beautiful coastline attracts over a million anglers on the rocks each year.

But nearly 200 rock fishing-related deaths have been recorded since 2004  -- that is 13 lives lost on average each year, mostly due to a lack of awareness of the risks involved.

Over three-quarters of victims were born overseas, half of them from Asia.

Being unfamiliar with conditions can expose one to a high risk of injury or even death, making it very dangerous.



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