Still some hope for 2016 sardine run

Some shoals in previous years have arrived as late as August and September.

The board's Mike Anderson-Reade believes the sardines have not arrived due to water temperatures.

He says there have been several false alarms with other species of fish being mistaken for sardines.

Anderson-Reade says strong winds and cold spells could assist by pushing the fish closer to the shore.

"There are fish that we are aware of in the Eastern Cape. They are netting in Port Elizabeth and Mossel Bay, but that doesn't help us up here.

"Why the fish haven't made their way to the coast of KZN, at this stage its a bit of a mystery. I don't think we should be too worried at this stage. We still hope, but things are looking a bit bleak at his stage" he said.