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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fishing guide
The Wilsons River Lismore offers a number of spots to go fishing, with a variety of boat ramps, jetties and wharves providing easy access along the manicured riverbanks. The river has a variety of Bass, Perch, Bream, Flathead, Carp, Catfish and Cod. * The Eastern Freshwater Cod (image below) is a protected species and must be returned to the water immediately if caught. Report sightings on the NSW Department of Primary Industries website. www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries
Fishing License Agents In NSW a fishing license is required. Fishing licenses can be purchased from the following agents.
Frozen Bait Locations Mobil Foodmart 54 Ballina Road, Lismore
02 6622 8899
Online www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/licence-fee Kmart Lismore Shopping Square, Uralba St, Lismore
02 6623 2900
Liberty Petrol Station (Wyrallah Rd) 46 Wyrallah Road, Lismore
02 6622 1600
Prohunt 111 Terania St, North Lismore
02 6621 4579
Outboard and Boat Sales/Service Lismore Outboard Sales & Service 59 Union St, South Lismore
02 6621 2657
Bait and Tackle Stores
Boat Ramps Lismore Lismore Lake Boat Ramp Bruxner Highway, South Lismore (Behind Lismore Lake) Victoria St Boat Ramp Victoria St, Lismore Picnic tables, BBQ, wharf Villages Dungarubba Boat Ramp Broadwater Road, Dungarubba Woodburn Boat Ramp Bank Street, North Woodburn Wyrallah Boat Ramp Wyrallah Rd, Wyrallah
Suffolks Outdoor Sports 155 Keen St, Lismore
02 6621 3047
Places To Fish From Shore
Outdoors/Camping Stores Aussie Digger 38 Bridge St, North Lismore
02 6622 4686
Bunyips Great Outdoors Centre 52 Keen St, Lismore
02 6622 1137
Victoria St Boat Ramp Victoria St, Lismore Next to the boat ramp is a wharf that makes an easily accessible fishing spot.
Mckenzies Outdoors N’ Disposals 105 Keen St, Lismore
02 6621 3371
Lismore Lake Boat Ramp Bruxner Highway, South Lismore (Behind Lismore Lake) A gentle slope with easy access to the river.
Service NSW 58 Ballina Rd, Lismore www.rms.nsw.gov.au/maritime
Lismore Rowing Club Wharf Rowing Club Car Park (Behind CBD) Cast directly off the wharf for an easy stress free fishing spot.
Boat Registration and Maritime Information 13 77 88
Kayak and Canoe Stores Bunyips Great Outdoors Centre 52 Keen St, Lismore
02 6622 1137