KZN Fishing: Autumn action heats up
KwaZulu-Natal's autumn fishing season is in full swing, delivering excellent angling across the province.
From the KZN North Coast to the South Coast, and inland waters, fishing is busy with a great variety of species being caught – kob, snoek, tuna, brusher, sharks, and more.
Both offshore and inshore hotspots are producing well, and even the stillwaters are active with trout.
With only two weeks left in the trout river season, and the South Coast seeing good catches daily, now is a prime time to get on the water.
The full moon and spring tides are also lining up. Anglers should get their gear ready and perhaps listen to the latest Deep Dive episode on moon and tide fishing for useful information to make this weekend a successful one.
Just to highlight some recent catches:
- Dean Reddy landed a very impressive kob off the North Coast (as per cover image).
- Dawie De Bryne caught a blacktip kingfish down the South Coast (see below).
- Hitesh Ramdeva has been catching grey sharks at Scottburgh, like this one, below.
Nishkar Suggoo had a great bass fishing session at Albert Falls. See the results below!
This is just a snapshot of the current fishing in KZN.
For all the details, expert insights, and more, be sure to listen to the latest KZN Report episode on the Angler News South Africa podcast, below.
Meanwhile, in the launch episode of The Deep Dive, a brand new companion series from Angler News SA, Vinesh gets expert insights on what species to target this autumn, the best freshwater flies for trout season, and whether inland carp tactics can work along the coast.
Plus, he has practical advice on choosing the right fishing club to match your lifestyle.
Listen below.
About Vinesh Soogreem
Vinesh Soogreem is a legend in the South African fishing media scene. With over two decades under his belt, he's not just an angler who's explored the KZN waters extensively, but also a passionate communicator who's shared his knowledge through books, magazines, and now podcasts and social media. Vinesh lives by the motto "Fish for the future", reflecting his dedication to both the sport and conservation.
Vinesh's authority on KZN fishing is unmatched. Actively involved in the community since the '90s, he's competed at club and social levels, covered major angling competitions, and earned the trust of the media during the Sardine Run. He currently serves as the National Media Liaison for the South African Surf Casting Association, solidifying his reputation as a key figure in the South African fishing scene
