It’s Officially Kobtober - KZN REPORT (01 OCT '26)
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It’s officially Kobtober, and while kob remain a major target along the KZN coastline, anglers are reminded that the shad season is now closed and will reopen on 1 December. Despite this, coastal fishing remains productive, with a wide variety of species keeping rods bent from the beaches to the deeper reefs.
Recent reports show excellent catches of brusher, stumpnose, grunter, kob, bronze bream and black musselcracker, particularly along the Durban North and Umhlanga stretches. A handful of grey sharks, diamond rays and honeycomb rays have also added excitement for anglers targeting larger fish. Offshore, weather windows have delivered quality catches of geelbek, daga salmon, Englishman, scottsman, slinger and rockcod, while the arrival of yellowfin tuna has created growing excitement as water temperatures begin to rise. Durban Bay continues to produce quality grunter and kob, and with springer season approaching, there is plenty for anglers to look forward to. Conditions are improving, fish are on the move, and the KZN coastline continues to offer excellent spring fishing opportunities.
Meanwhile on the freshwater side on KZN, decent rainfall has boosted dam levels across the Midlands and improved conditions in many freshwater systems. The trout rivers have recovered well following a slow start to the season, with anglers still finding fish despite stronger flows and occasional discoloured water. Stillwaters continue to produce quality trout, while the recent Underberg Himeville Trout Festival delivered some impressive catches before the weather turned.
Bass fishing has improved noticeably at Midmar, Albert Falls and Mearns Dams, with good numbers of fish being reported as spring conditions settle in. Water levels continue to climb, providing a welcome boost to KZN's freshwater fisheries. Anglers travelling through the Midlands are reminded that Foot and Mouth Disease biosecurity protocols remain in place and should be strictly observed.
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Recent reports show excellent catches of brusher, stumpnose, grunter, kob, bronze bream and black musselcracker, particularly along the Durban North and Umhlanga stretches. A handful of grey sharks, diamond rays and honeycomb rays have also added excitement for anglers targeting larger fish. Offshore, weather windows have delivered quality catches of geelbek, daga salmon, Englishman, scottsman, slinger and rockcod, while the arrival of yellowfin tuna has created growing excitement as water temperatures begin to rise. Durban Bay continues to produce quality grunter and kob, and with springer season approaching, there is plenty for anglers to look forward to. Conditions are improving, fish are on the move, and the KZN coastline continues to offer excellent spring fishing opportunities.
Meanwhile on the freshwater side on KZN, decent rainfall has boosted dam levels across the Midlands and improved conditions in many freshwater systems. The trout rivers have recovered well following a slow start to the season, with anglers still finding fish despite stronger flows and occasional discoloured water. Stillwaters continue to produce quality trout, while the recent Underberg Himeville Trout Festival delivered some impressive catches before the weather turned.
Bass fishing has improved noticeably at Midmar, Albert Falls and Mearns Dams, with good numbers of fish being reported as spring conditions settle in. Water levels continue to climb, providing a welcome boost to KZN's freshwater fisheries. Anglers travelling through the Midlands are reminded that Foot and Mouth Disease biosecurity protocols remain in place and should be strictly observed.
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