ANSA - MAZEPPA REPORT 19 MAY 22

The Sardine Run 2026 has officially arrived along the KZN coastline, with shoals already making their presence felt and attracting plenty of marine activity. Baitfish movement is increasing daily, and predators are beginning to follow, creating exciting opportunities for anglers. North Coast: Fishing has remained steady ahead of the main…

The coastline is firmly in garrick mode, with baitfish thick in the surf and predators feeding throughout the day. Shad remain productive in certain areas, with good quality fish coming out, while kob numbers are steadily building — especially around tide changes and low-light periods. On the rocks, spring tides…

The KZN coastline has settled into a classic winter rhythm, with anglers enjoying steady action across all regions. Along the North Coast, rock and surf anglers are finding good numbers of shad and kob, particularly around structure and deeper access points during the spring tides, while garrick have become a…

Winter conditions are starting to settle across KZN, with a steady improvement in fishing along the coast and inland. Rock and Surf Shad have arrived in good numbers and are providing consistent action along the coastline. Garrick are starting to show, with occasional catches reported. Anglers focusing on structure and…

The KZN coastline has shown a noticeable lift in activity over the past week, with winter conditions settling in and bringing solid fishing along the surf. Shad are the standout, with good numbers being caught along much of the coast, while the first signs of garrick are starting to appear…