As of June 2022, it was mandatory to wear a lifejacket while rock fishing in the following NSW local government areas:
- Ballina Shire
- Central Coast Council
- Lake Macquarie City Council
- Northern Beaches Council
- Port Stephens Council
- Randwick City Council
- Richmond Valley Council
- Sutherland Shire Council.
Please note, this list may not be complete, and will not be actively updated. You should always check the rules for any area where you're planning to rock fish.