- Beware of submerged objects. Always enter the water feet first
- Cold water in lakes can be dangerous – it is often much colder beneath the surface than you think
- Do not play near the edge of riverbanks – they can crumble away suddenly
- Do not retrieve model boats by wading in
- Never walk on ice covered waterways
- Reeds and grass often obscure the edge of the pond
- The banks of a pond may be weak and give way under your weight
- When angling always make sure an adult is with you
