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  • Guaranteed Weekend Bite - KZN REPORT (06 NOVEMBER '25)

    Guaranteed Weekend Bite - KZN REPORT (06 NOVEMBER '25)
    Nov 6 2025
    Shore-based fishing has been sizzling along the KZN coastline, with anglers of all levels enjoying nonstop action and impressive catches. From grey sharks and honeycomb rays on the north coast to shad and bronze bream in the rocky gullies, it’s been a rewarding time to fish. While most of the excitement has been outside Durban, the harbours and bays have also delivered steady results, particularly for those using light circle hooks. Down south, Margate Pier continues to produce Garrick, Bream, and Hammerheads—proof that both grounded and floating baits are working wonders.
    Offshore anglers have battled some tricky weather but still found success as fish settled into their summer feeding patterns. The north coast has been the hotspot for ski-boat and live-bait action, while Durban’s tuna bite has been on fire for those trolling skirted lures. Bottom fishing remains steady along the south coast, with quality geelbek and daga catches coming in. Inland, the rivers and stillwaters are coming alive after scattered rainfall, with the Bushman’s and uMngeni Rivers both producing strong fly-fishing results. With good fish at Midmar and Sterkfontein firing for yellowfish, it’s clear that summer fishing is in full swing across KZN! Vinesh's website
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    16 m
  • Big Summer Bites Incoming - KZN REPORT (30 OCTOBER '25)

    Big Summer Bites Incoming - KZN REPORT (30 OCTOBER '25)
    Oct 30 2025
    KZN’s fishing scene has been electric this week despite the wild mix of rain, wind, and sunshine. Along the coastline, rock and surf anglers are reeling in a variety of edibles and early inedibles, with snoek, tuna, and kob keeping rods bent from the North Coast down to the South. Tugela, Mtunzini, and Durban’s beaches have delivered great results, while lure anglers continue to enjoy thrilling surface strikes from garrick and kingfish. Protected bays and gullies are also producing consistent action for those braving the weather. Offshore, the bite remains hot with couta, snoek, and tuna leading the charge across KZN. Live baits and fast-trolled lures in pinks and purples have been the winning combos, and anglers targeting deeper waters have found quality bottom fish rounding out their hauls.

    In the Midlands, mist and rain haven’t stopped the action. Trout waters like the Bushman’s, Mooi, and uMngeni are producing solid fish for those braving the drizzle, while the Natal Fly Fishers Club has reported great catches on leech and dragonfly patterns. Bass at Albert Falls and Midmar are still biting, with the Horny Toad soft plastic proving deadly. With Sterkfontein season just around the corner, KZN anglers have plenty to look forward to — come rain or shine! Vinesh's website
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    16 m
  • Weekend Bite Mode Activated - KZN REPORT (23 OCTOBER '25)

    Weekend Bite Mode Activated - KZN REPORT (23 OCTOBER '25)
    Oct 23 2025
    Summer fishing has officially switched into overdrive across KwaZulu-Natal! The weather’s stabilizing, the surf’s alive, and the bite is red-hot from North to South. On the North Coast, diamonds, sandies, and honeycombs are dominating, with greys keeping the drags screaming. The Central Coast is all action, dishing out blue rays, tuna, and bottom fish, while the South Coast is seeing live bait chaos with garrick, kob, and rock hoppers all in on the fun.
    Offshore, anglers have battled through wind and swell, but the rewards have been solid — couta, dorado, tuna, sailfish, and consistent bottom catches like geelbek, daga, and rockcod. When the sea settles, expect the action to fire right back up across the coast.
    Inland, The Midlands are starting to come alive after recent rains. The upper Mooi and Bushman’s Rivers are running clear, producing solid trout, while stillwaters have delivered some trophy browns up to 53cm. With warmer days ahead and water conditions improving, it’s shaping up to be an epic stretch of fishing — wherever you drop a line this weekend. Vinesh's website
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    15 m
  • 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