Fishing is still allowed during the latest NSW COVID-19 lockdown however there are certain guidelines that anglers must abide by.
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Recreational boating and fishing are allowed, including power, sail and paddle craft. It can include any type of activity that may be considered recreation, swimming, sunbaking.
You are allowed to go fishing with one other person (excluding household members) and you can only fish in your LGA (Local Government Area) or if outside your LGA within five kilometres from your home.
Fishing offshore is allowed within five kilometres from your house. LGA's only cover land and do not extend offshore. You must follow the rules in regards to ramp access and be within your LGA.
Fishing stores are generally not an essential service and as such their doors must be closed but most are allowing click or phone and collect.
Lithgow Lure n Tackle will be closed during the lockdown but will still be doing Facebook, mail and phone orders. Contactless pickups will also be available. You can contact them on 6352 1276 or email lithlure@bigpond.com.
Lake Lyell Recreation Park has confirmed they will be letting locals in to fish, but will not accept anyone from out of town as they believe that 'no one should be travelling'.
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If you live within one of the Declared Areas "recreation" is no longer a reasonable excuse to be away from your residence.
General boating is considered "recreation" and is not allowed, fishing from a vessel or on land is permitted as it is considered "exercise", sailing, jet skiing, water skiing or other physical activities would be considered "exercise" and is allowed.
You must always wear a mask when outdoors. General exemptions from mask wearing apply.
As a guiding principle, if stopped by police, you must be within your own LGA or no further than 5km from your residence.
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