Winters Final Act Delivers - KZN REPORT (23 JULY '26)
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The KZN coastline continues to produce exciting winter fishing, with baitfish activity keeping predators on the move and anglers enjoying plenty of action from shore and offshore.
Rock and surf anglers have been finding success with garrick, shad, kob, kingfish and the odd grey shark featuring prominently in catches along much of the coastline. The influence of the Sardine Run is still being felt, and while conditions can change quickly, a quiet beach can transform into a fishing hotspot in a matter of minutes as baitfish and gamefish move through the area.
Offshore fishing remains equally productive. Garrick, couta and snoek have been the standout species, with live bait continuing to outperform most other methods. Further south, tuna have continued to provide thrilling action, with fast-diving lures accounting for some memorable catches.
In the Midlands, cooler winter conditions are expected to return after a spell of mild weather. Yellowfish remain the primary target in the rivers while trout streams remain closed for the season. Recent reports from stillwaters show a few quality trout being landed on nymph and egg-pattern flies, while technical dry-fly fishing has also produced results. Bass fishing remains fairly slow, although Midmar, private waters and especially Inanda Dam continue to produce the occasional quality fish.
As always, anglers travelling through the Midlands are reminded to comply with Foot-and-Mouth Disease biosecurity measures.
Rock and surf anglers have been finding success with garrick, shad, kob, kingfish and the odd grey shark featuring prominently in catches along much of the coastline. The influence of the Sardine Run is still being felt, and while conditions can change quickly, a quiet beach can transform into a fishing hotspot in a matter of minutes as baitfish and gamefish move through the area.
Offshore fishing remains equally productive. Garrick, couta and snoek have been the standout species, with live bait continuing to outperform most other methods. Further south, tuna have continued to provide thrilling action, with fast-diving lures accounting for some memorable catches.
In the Midlands, cooler winter conditions are expected to return after a spell of mild weather. Yellowfish remain the primary target in the rivers while trout streams remain closed for the season. Recent reports from stillwaters show a few quality trout being landed on nymph and egg-pattern flies, while technical dry-fly fishing has also produced results. Bass fishing remains fairly slow, although Midmar, private waters and especially Inanda Dam continue to produce the occasional quality fish.
As always, anglers travelling through the Midlands are reminded to comply with Foot-and-Mouth Disease biosecurity measures.
