Every year in June or July along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline, once word gets out about sardines being spotted, crowds converge on the beaches to join the sharks, gamefish and birds who feed on the little silver fish.

Last year, the first shoal arrive in Port Edward on May 29.

It’s almost time of plenty for everyone as large shoals of sardines move along the coastline, however, it depends on when or if they arrive.

The progress of the Sardine Run is closely monitored by anglers who flock to the beaches and rocks for excellent game-fishing.

“With May almost done, this delay is perfectly normal, as the main shoals are still migrating up from Cape Agulhas and the Western Cape. We haven’t seen or heard of much activity yet. There are a few gannets and porpoises around in the Eastern Cape, but nothing much of a great shoal heading this way yet,” said a local angler.

On the fishing side, local anglers have been catching some shad at Uvongo, The Block in Port Shepstone, St Mikes and at Ramsgate.

Keep an eye on sea temperatures, as the sardines need water below 21°C to migrate.

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