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The bodies of two men have been found after an extensive search for missing fishermen on the South Coast at Gerroa.

About 4pm on Sunday, Lake Illawarra Police District officers were informed of a missing person report, relating to two rock fishermen who travelled from southern Sydney to the South Coast and failed to return.

Following enquiries, they established a command post at Black Head Reserve, Gerroa and started a search with assistance from NSW Police Rescue Squad, State Emergency Service, Marine Rescue NSW, Surf Life Saving NSW and Lifesaver helicopter.

Police were told the two men from Blakehurst and Hurstville – aged 59 and 53 – who were known to each other were believed to frequent the Kiama, Gerringong and Jervis Bay area for rock fishing.

Initial inquiries have led police to believe that the body found on Sunday is that of the missing 53-year-old man.

About 2.45pm on Tuesday, the body of another man was found north of the Black Head Reserve.

The body is yet to be formally identified, but is believed to be that of the missing 59-year-old fisherman.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.