Fast Start - No warm up - KZN REPORT (15 JANUARY '26)

The KZN coast has kicked off 2026 at full throttle. Rock and surf anglers are into hard, fast action with sharks, rays and skates dominating the shallows, bronze bream firing in the gullies. Durban’s coastline and harbour are producing well for those who stuck it out through rougher conditions, and with calmer seas ahead, the bite is lining up perfectly.
Offshore, dorado continue to lead the charge from north to south, backed by couta, tuna and strong bottom fishing off reefs and wrecks. Inland, the Midlands remain wet but promising, with stillwaters and private venues producing fish and yellowfish action standing out at Sterkfontein and the upper uMngeni. With conditions settling, 2026 is shaping up as a year worth chasing. Vinesh's website