Reeling in the Summer Heat - KZN REPORT (29 Nov 24)

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Despite a sprinkle of rain mid-week, the weather is expected to be excellent with northeasterly winds, making for ideal conditions for fishing. The South Coast has been thriving with good catches of game fish, including cob, garrick, and the occasional out-of-season shad. Freshwater fishing has also been strong, with solid catches of bass and carp in various dams, particularly at Midmar and Albert Falls, and excellent trout fishing in the Midlands.
The North Coast is seeing a steady stream of non-edible fish, including honeycombs, sand sharks, and even some offshore dorado and tuna. The warmer waters and good conditions have fueled the summer fishing boom, with boat anglers enjoying great success as the sea settles. The harbour is also producing grunter, springer, and kingfish.
KZN is in the midst of an epic summer fishing season, with anglers enjoying a variety of species and great catches across both saltwater and freshwater spots…Listen now to catch the latest hotspots and forecast for this weekends action!
Offshore:
It's pelagic season offshore, with a variety of species being landed as water temperatures hit the ideal 23/24 degrees – a true dream for ski boaters. Dorado, sailfish, couta, and tuna are just a few of the exciting catches on the menu!
Rock & Surf:
From a mixed bag of edible species down south to all sorts of skates and sharks up north, angler are holding on tight to their rods as the bite is on.
Freshwater:
The freshwater fishing has been alive this past week. The Yellows have been prominent specie and Sterkfontein being top spot for these gold bars.
Cover angler: Brett Bartho with a stunning Rockcod caught deep-sea off Durban
27 Nov 2024 English South Africa Sports · Leisure

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