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  • Rough Seas over – Fish On! KZN REPORT (02 OCTOBER '25)

    Rough Seas over – Fish On! KZN REPORT (02 OCTOBER '25)
    Oct 2 2025
    After a weekend of rough seas, the coast is settling, and spring fishing is firing up across KwaZulu-Natal. From rock-and-surf action to freshwater adventures, anglers are finding plenty to keep their lines tight.
    On the Saltwater front , the North Coast is alive with action — bloody and fleshy baits are producing sandies, honeycombs, grey sharks, and edibles. Central Coast anglers are enjoying strong basin action with blue rays and mixed species, while the South Coast delivers good garrick and kob on live bait. Offshore, calmer seas mean better surface action for garrick, tuna, and kingfish, plus deeper-water targets like geelbeck and daga salmon. Snoek remain unpredictable, but the reefs are offering steady bottom fishing.
    As for the Freshwater, after recent rainfall, rivers in the Midlands are coming alive. The Mooi River is rewarding anglers with impressive browns, while stillwaters are waking up with bass and trout action. Albert Falls is showing improvement, and rivers like the Umkomaas, Umgeni, and Bushman’s are producing strong yellowfish runs. Early season conditions at Sterkfontein are promising, with hatches and hoppers bringing a buzz to the water.

    With more stable weather ahead, it’s the perfect time to dust off your gear. Whether chasing trophies offshore or casting in the rivers, spring is setting the stage for some epic fishing and in this episode we share all the hotspots for this action. Vinesh's website
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    17 m
  • Time For Fresh Species - KZN REPORT (25 SEPTEMBER '25)

    Time For Fresh Species - KZN REPORT (25 SEPTEMBER '25)
    Sep 25 2025
    KwaZulu-Natal’s fishing is on fire right now, with action from the surf to offshore. Rock-and-surf anglers are finding plenty of bronze bream on the South Coast, steady blacktail along much of the shoreline, and game fish like Kob, kingfish, and garrick crashing baits in the surf. Sharks and skates have also reappeared, a clear sign that baitfish are running and the predators are close behind.
    Offshore, Durban has been producing quality bottoms—geelbek, daga salmon, and musselcracker—along with snoek and garrick closer in. The real frenzy is further north at St. Lucia, where tuna schools are boiling on the surface, giving anglers non-stop hook-ups. Freshwater fishing is picking up too, with yellowfish active in the rivers, bass improving at Albert Falls and Midmar, and carp and barbel ready to move as summer rains arrive. The only catch this weekend? Heavy seas and strong winds mean anglers will need to fish smart and pick their windows. Vinesh's website
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    17 m
  • Bream Mayhem Sweep KZN - KZN REPORT (18 SEPTEMBER '25)

    Bream Mayhem Sweep KZN - KZN REPORT (18 SEPTEMBER '25)
    Sep 18 2025
    KZN anglers, gear up—this week the coast is buzzing! From Durban to the South Coast, fish are on fire with a massive variety of species biting. Brusher, bream, grey sharks, kob, blacktail, and Garrick are all active, with plenty of smaller catches for fun and some trophy-sized beauties showing up too. Rock and surf fishing is especially hot, with prawn, chokka, and ghost crab producing great action on the lower tides. Offshore bait is starting to spread, bringing back kingfish, tuna, and greys, while rivers and still waters are warming, giving bass and yellowfish a boost. Whether you’re chasing edibles, game fish, or just looking for an epic weekend on the water, KZN’s fishing scene is alive and thriving! Vinesh's website
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    16 m
  • New Season, New Targets - KZN REPORT (11 SEPTEMBER '25)

    New Season, New Targets - KZN REPORT (11 SEPTEMBER '25)
    Sep 11 2025
    KwaZulu-Natal’s coastline is alive as spring battles winter in a weekend promising some of the season’s hottest fishing. From kob smashing paddle-tails on the north coast to explosive Garrick and Kob action down south, anglers are spoilt for choice. Offshore, geelbeck, daga salmon, and snoek are testing gear and nerves, while reefs deliver nonstop bites from slinger and rockcod. Inland, Natal Fly Fishers Club members celebrated the river season’s opening with steady catches on the Bushmans, while Midmar Dam produced bass in the 1–2kg class. With summer knocking, this is the weekend anglers have been waiting for—rods bending, reels screaming, and the ocean in full beast mode. Vinesh's website
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    16 m
  • The Big KZN Spring Bite - KZN REPORT (04 SEPTEMBER '25)

    The Big KZN Spring Bite - KZN REPORT (04 SEPTEMBER '25)
    Sep 4 2025
    September is here, spring has kicked in, and the river season is wide open. The bite is electric across the coast and inland—bass, Garrick, bronze bream, shad, grunter, and even dorado are making headlines.
    From Durban to the North Coast, South Coast to the Midlands, and all the way to Albert Falls, our reporters have confirmed it’s firing everywhere. From snoek and soldier bream offshore to grunters, rays, and bronze bream inshore—every spot is producing.
    Plus, we’re thrilled to welcome vibrant new voices to our team like Mikayla Daniels , who is absolutely crushing it with their on-the-ground reports and fish-by-fish coverage of what’s biting, where, and how.
    And let’s not forget freshwater—trout rivers are open, bass are bouncing back, and Albert Falls is seeing some serious action with over 390 bass weighed in at the latest comp!
    Check out our new podcast: The Cast – short, sharp, and full of that "moment before the cast" feeling. Vinesh's website
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    18 m
  • KZN Gears Up for a Big Fish - KZN REPORT (28 AUGUST '25)

    KZN Gears Up for a Big Fish - KZN REPORT (28 AUGUST '25)
    Aug 28 2025
    Anglers, it’s time to make space in the diary — the fishing has switched on across the province. From Margate up to Durban and beyond, reports are showing steady action with plenty of variety on offer.
    Offshore: Snoek and couta are feeding well, keeping ski-boats busy and rods bending.
    Surf & Rocks: Grunter and garrick are being landed regularly, while the South Coast is producing kingfish, brusher, shad, and the occasional sandbar shark.
    Inland & North Coast: Fly anglers in the Midlands are finding some good trout, and there are pockets of edibles showing further north.
    This week’s Strike Zones pulls it all together — with updates straight from the surf, rocks, rivers, and reefs.
    The takeaway? The fish are active, the conditions are improving, and the season is shaping up nicely. Tight lines to everyone heading out this weekend! Vinesh's website
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    13 m
  • Don't Miss The Weekend Bite - KZN REPORT (21 AUGUST '25)

    Don't Miss The Weekend Bite - KZN REPORT (21 AUGUST '25)
    Aug 21 2025
    This weekend is shaping up well for anglers along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, with both surf and offshore waters producing encouraging signs.
    On the offshore front, the North Coast continues to deliver consistent couta around Cape Vidal, where sardine and mackerel baits remain reliable. Snoek are active near central river mouths, while tuna and dorado are responding offshore to skirted and high-speed lures. Further south, from Amanzimtoti to Aliwal Shoal, tuna are feeding strongly on slow-trolled live baits, with wahoo also showing in good numbers on fast-trolled presentations.
    Along the shoreline, Durban’s beachfront has been alive with shad activity, with spoons keeping rods busy and bonus catches of stumpies and grunter adding variety. Northward, action has been patchier, though kob and shad have made an appearance, and bronze bream and stumpies are providing steady results around rocky ledges on prawn and chokka. Grey sharks are still around for those seeking something larger, while early signs of flatfish have been reported further up the coast. On the South Coast, sardine activity is drawing plenty of attention, with shad, garrick and brusher keeping anglers busy.
    With improving conditions and a mix of species on the bite, prospects look strong for those heading to sea or to the surf this weekend. Vinesh's website
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    16 m
  • Garrick Madness and Sunshine - KZN REPORT (14 AUGUST '25)

    Garrick Madness and Sunshine - KZN REPORT (14 AUGUST '25)
    Aug 14 2025
    It’s another epic week of red-hot fishing action across the KZN coast! The fish haven’t stopped biting – we’re in a full-blown purple patch, with Garrick going wild from the South to the North Coast and everything in between.
    The South Coast is on fire – this week’s inbox was flooded with catches, the bragging hasn’t stopped, and the grins are wider than a 12-foot surf rod. But that’s not all – from Durban beaches to Richards Bay, it’s been bent rods and screaming reels all week. Blue rays, kob, garrick, stumpies, shad, brusher, and even tuna – you name it, we’ve got it.
    Perfect weather, perfect winds (finally!) mean the next 6-7 days are going to be phenomenal. Trust us, this is not the week to sit on the couch. The fish are here and they’re waiting Vinesh's website
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    16 m