Game fish on the bite on KZN South Coast
The KZN Sharks Board has also opened bathing at several beaches.
Anglers have reported excellent fishing from Durban to Port Edward. With the arrival of the sardines, game fish was on the bite, with garrick, snoek, yellowtail, kingfish, kob and bronze bream in the mix.
Although there were some good days for shad fishing, it hasn’t been explosive. However, a few shad were caught at The Block in Port Shepstone, Station Bay in Port Shepstone, Uvongo Pier and Margate Pier last week. Many are eagerly awaiting the shad run that has every angler and spectator buzzing.
Stompie Koekemoer from KZN Fishing Guides said the good news is that the bronze bream and musselcracker are back. “With lots of game fishing around and with the water looking good, it looks like a great week ahead. Boat fishing is also picking up and anglers are getting good bottom fish and tuna.”
The KZN Sharks Board has been carefully monitoring the status of the Sardine Run, and they have noticed small pockets of sardines in the area, however, most of the activity has been taking place relatively far offshore.
A decision was taken by the board to open bathing at the following beaches: Hibberdene, Umzumbe, Banana Beach, Sunwich Port, Southport, Umtentweni, St Micheals on Sea, Uvongo, Margate, Ramsgate, Southbroom, San Lameer and Trafalgar.
The following beaches remain closed to swimming: Umkobi Beach, Glenmore, Leisure Bay, TO Strand and Port Edward.
Tides times
Saturday, July 5: Low 05:34; High 11:37; Low 17:37; High 00:11; best fishing 00:43 to 01:45.
Sunday, July 6: Low 06:47; High 12:55; Low 18:52; High 01:14; best fishing 01:46 to 02:48.
Monday, July 7: Low 07:43; High 13:53; Low 19:51; High 02:00; best fishing 14:25 to 15:27.
Tuesday, July 8: High 02:05; Low 08:28; High 14:38; Low 20:39; best fishing 15:10 to 16:12.
Wednesday, July 9: High 02:48; Low 09:06; High 15:18; Low 21:20; best fishing 14:46 to 15:50.
Remember, responsible fishing is keeping the shoreline as clean as possible and abiding by the bag limits.
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