Time For Fresh Species - KZN REPORT (25 SEPTEMBER '25)

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