BAT Centre Pier fishing well

With a recent influx of fresh water to the harbour, fishing seems to have slowed down a bit, leaving deep waters around the harbour mouth the most productive initially. After a few good days of deep water fishing with sardine baits and cracker shrimp baits, the fish started to pick up in the shallows around the banks, which was good news for the anglers fishing around the BAT Centre Pier who had fun on light tackle.

Many anglers saw Grunter between 1kg-3kg all on light tackle at the BAT Centre Pier on the south side facing the commercial moorings. On the high tide the fish seem to be moving around a fair amount and a bait left untouched for a while should not be moved.

The fish have been moving into an area and taking a while to feed. The gamefish around Wilson's Wharf have been feeding well, from the boats and from the banks for the anglers fishing from the side. Small kingfish and pickhandle have been the most common catch. Strike Pro Arc Minnows are producing more fish than any other lure available at the moment. The Maria Fla-Pen has come in second best with its ability to outcast most other lures, getting better distance and covering more water.

(File Photo: Office of the KZN Premier)

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