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  • Summer Mode Hits KZN - KZN REPORT (16 OCTOBER '25)

    Summer Mode Hits KZN - KZN REPORT (16 OCTOBER '25)
    Oct 16 2025
    Summer conditions have settled in, and the coastal fishing is looking solid. The North Coast continues to produce good catches of couta, dorado, tuna, and sailfish, with live bait leading the way and lures doing well when bait is scarce. Rock-and-surf anglers are finding steady action from sandies, honeycombs, and greys, with edibles also starting to show more interest in prawn, sealice, and chokka baits. Further south, live baits are proving effective for garrick, kob, and snoek, while the reefs are still turning out healthy rockcod, daga, and geelbek. The seas are beginning to settle, and conditions look promising for another productive weekend on the water.
    Recent rains have revived the rivers, with the Bushman’s and Umngeni showing improvement while the Mooi remains slightly coloured. Stillwaters are producing good fish, bass activity is mixed, and Midmar continues to perform well. As summer settles in, inland fishing is picking up — a great time for a relaxed session on the water. Vinesh's website
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    16 m
  • KZN Fishing Reawakens - KZN REPORT (09 OCTOBER '25)

    KZN Fishing Reawakens - KZN REPORT (09 OCTOBER '25)
    Oct 9 2025
    After a weekend of wild winds and rough seas, the ocean has finally calmed — and just in time for another action-packed weekend of fishing. The North and Central Coasts are alive with activity, from sandies, honeycombs, and blue rays to the return of edibles like kob and garrick. The South Coast is also firing, with live bait producing excellent results and calmer weather setting the stage for consistent bites. Offshore anglers can finally breathe easy as conditions settle, with tuna, kingfish, and geelbeck showing up in growing numbers and the reefs producing steady catches of slinger, soldier, and rockcod.
    Inland, the rains have breathed new life into KZN’s rivers and stillwaters. The Mooi, Bushman’s, and Umngeni are fishing beautifully, with trout feeding eagerly after the winter chill. Stillwaters are yielding solid rainbow and brown trout, while bass and scalies continue to provide action across the Midlands and Tugela regions. With the weather stabilizing, the water warming, and the fish on the feed, this weekend promises some of the best fishing conditions we’ve seen in weeks — game on! Vinesh's website
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    17 m
  • 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