Sydney Wharf Fishing Rules: Avoid a $500 Fine & Fish Responsibly!

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🚨 Avoid a $500 Fine! Know the Rules for Fishing Sydney’s Wharves! 🚨

Attention, Northern Beaches anglers! 🎣🚤 If you’re fishing at Sydney Harbour or Parramatta River ferry wharves, make sure you’re following the rules—NSW Police can issue $500 fines for non-compliance!

Fishing is strictly prohibited at:
🚫 Cabarita Wharf (Banned since 2011)
🚫 Circular Quay
🚫 Taronga Zoo
🚫 Manly
🚫 Sydney Olympic Park
🚫 King St 1-9
🚫 Beulah Street Wharf (Under construction)

✅ Fishing Rules for Sydney’s Ferry Wharves:
✔ Max 2 rods per person, max 6 fishers at a time
✔ No fishing when a ferry is approaching, berthing, or departing
✔ Keep all knives, hooks, lines & fish remains properly stored/disposed of
✔ No fishing gear, bait, or fish on commuter seating
✔ Take your catch home – no fish cleaning at the wharf
✔ Clean up before leaving – wash down your fishing area
✔ Supervise children at all times
✔ No swimming, diving, or entering the wharf from the water
✔ No camping, BBQs, fires, chairs, or tables on the wharf
✔ No dogs without transport approval
✔ No anti-social behaviour
✔ No bare feet on wharves