Food, Fun and Adventure: Rock and surf angling hotspots

If you’re looking to cast your line into the fish-filled waters of the warm Indian Ocean or nearby rivers, then there are many shoreside locations and piers to choose from.

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Here’s a look at the top 10 fishing spots:

1. Umkomaas River mouth and beach: These are great spots for anglers of any level, and are known for their great kob and shad catches.
2. Scottburgh point: Those looking to catch sharks, shad and garrick should head to this popular Scottburgh fishing spot. It’s ideal for fisherfolk of all levels.
3. Rocky Bay: This well-known campsite and beautiful spot for reeling in shad and garrick. Fishing here is great for any level.
4. Umdoni Point and Pennington: If you’re an experienced angler looking for some great fishing, then head on over. These hotspots are known for good queen mackerel, kingfish and shark fishing.
5. Stiebel Rocks and Pumula: Two more locations for experienced anglers, you stand a good chance of catching sharks, kob, garrick, shad and pompano in these waters.
6. The Sandspit in Port Shepstone: This spot is known for consistent kob action with shad and garrick also caught here. It’s a good choice for anglers of all capabilities.
7. Orange Rocks at St Michaels: Another location suited to any angler, expect to catch sharks and gamefish.
8. Margate Pier: Get there early morning to find a spot on this pier, renowned for its shad, kob and garrick and suited to all levels.
9. Ladder Rock at Glenmore: Experienced anglers looking to catch shark should head to this notable spot.
10. Splash Rock in Port Edward: This is another great spot for experienced anglers intent on catching shark and gamefish.

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