Tragedy Strikes: Woman Dies While Rock Fishing Near Batemans Bay

A 25-year-old woman has died after being knocked into the ocean by a wave while rock fishing on the New South Wales far south coast.

Emergency services were called to North Durras Beach, north of Batemans Bay, about 6pm on Saturday after reports of two people in the water.

Police believe the woman was fishing with a 39-year-old man at Point Upright, a rocky headland at the eastern end of the beach, when a wave knocked her into the surf.

The man entered the water in an attempt to reach her, but was unable to and was washed onto nearby rocks.

He was treated by paramedics for minor lacerations to his arms and legs.

A recreational fishing vessel that was passing at the time found the woman in the water and brought her to shore.

CPR was performed, but she could not be revived and died at the scene.

Police said neither the woman nor the man were wearing safety equipment.

Life jackets 'an absolute essential'

Surf Life Saving NSW chief operating officer Phil Ayres said the death was a reminder of the dangers of rock fishing and the importance of wearing a life jacket.