The request came as search crews continued to scour the ocean for a rock fisherman swept into the water on Sunday.

Stan Konstantaras of the Australian National Sportsfishing Association said he had made the recommendation to the coroner investigating the death of another fisherman swept off Honeycomb Rocks near Hill 60, Port Kembla, in March.

The coroner's report is due any day.

In the wake of the latest rock fishing tragedy, Mr Konstantaras said the association wanted to work with Surf Life Saving Australia, water police and councils to install solar lighting above life rings already located on many popular rock fishing spots.

He also called for glowing life rings - known as angel rings.

"We made some recommendations that we install some lights over the existing rings," he said. "The lights would be solar powered and we're looking at doubling the number of angel rings."

The association has installed 86 angel rings at popular rock fishing spots around the country, however Mr Konstantaras said last year at least 50 had to be replaced after they were stolen or vandalised.

"We need the community and anglers to keep an eye on them," he said.

In March, the association named Port Kembla as the fifth most deadly spot for rock fishing in the country.

"Battery Point and Hill 60 are our hot spots for fishing at night and (anglers are often) not aware of rescue infrastructure available," Mr Konstantaras said.

The association was also considering pushing for an emergency beacon which, when activated, would link anglers straight through to lifesavers and a rescue helicopter.

Mr Konstantaras said an education campaign in western Sydney was also on the cards, as many fishers who ended up in danger were not from the South Coast.

"We're working with the Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese communities on pretty significant strategies," he said.

"There will be workshops and additional media advertisements in (Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese language) newspapers and radio, and we'll be getting out in the community."