Rock Fishing

Unlike general fishing, rock fishing is considered one of New Zealand's most dangerous sports – for good reason. So make sure you use the Water Safety Code as a guide for essential preparation and check out the links below.

Rock Fishing Links:

Water Safety New Zealand – Fishing Safety Information
Watersafe Auckland – Rock fishing information and downloadable resources

Click here to find out more information about general Fishing activities

Water Adventures Links:

Water Safety NZ: Recreation Advice
Information on safe recreational water activities.
Surf Life Saving NZ: Fact Sheets
Information about waves, tides & rips.
Mountain Safety Council: River Safety
Information about crossing New Zealand rivers safely
Coastguard NZ
Safety information & education, plus maritime rescue services.
Maritime NZ: Recreational Boating
Everything you need to know about safe recreational boating in New Zealand.
LINZ: Tide Predictions
Tide predictions for New Zealand waters.
Biosecurity NZ: Didymo
Details on how to stop didymo from spreading.