Safety & Getting Permission!

Fishing From Shore

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1. Wear some type of footwear like a tennis shoe to protect you from glass and sharp objects.
2. Wear a personal flotation device and use a wading stick or staff to help keep you from falling.
3. Riverbanks can erode making them unstable. Watch out for these unstable areas and stay away from them.
4. Watch for rising water levels below dams or during incoming tides. Waters can rise quickly, trapping you away from shore.
5. Rocks, muddy banks and downed trees can be slick, making it easy to slip.
6. Rocks and downed trees can also turn when you step on them, making you fall.
7. When fishing from an area where there are lots of people, be particular1y careful when casting. You want to catch fish, not other anglers.

Get Permission

Although many shore fishing locations are for public use, others are not. Always get permission to fish on private property and pay attention to any special requests or regulations of the landowner. Make sure all gates are left as you found them (open or closed). Do not walk through crops or livestock. Help to keep the place clean and offer to share your catch with the landowner.

This information provided by Future Fisherman Foundation