An offshore artificial reef at Port Botany will be named in honour of fishing "great" John Dunphy, who died this month.
Minister for Primary Industries Katrina Hodgkinson and Minister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay said it would be "a small token to pay our respect to the many achievements and legacy of Mr Dunphy".
They said the location of the reef had still to be determined, and public consultation would start in the coming months, providing fishers the opportunity to have their say.
“The proposed Port Botany reef, to become a recreational fishing hotspot, will act as a timeless tribute to John and his unprecedented dedication to the fishing world," Ms Hodgkinson said.
“John was a leading figure of recreational fishing - he ran a highly successful tackle business and was a long standing president of the Australian Fishing Trade Association.
“A passionate fisher himself, John was also a member of the Advisory Council on Recreational Fishing, where he generously offered his time to provide marine advice to NSW governments."
Do you think this is a fitting tribute to John Dunphy?
