KZN fishing: The madness continues!

KZN fishing: The madness continues!

KwaZulu-Natal's fishing scene is heating up for the weekend. Discover where the action is, from Durban's surf to the South Coast's monster catches.

Tom Lee with a beautiful Kob on dropshot tackle
ANSA / Tom Lee with a beautiful Kob on dropshot tackle

After last weekend's grind with challenging sea conditions and patience-testing days, the anglers of KZN have once again delivered. They brought the hustle, found the fish, and now we're bringing it all to you in this week's explosive Angler News SA fishing report. 

From Durban’s rough surf and juvenile catches to the North Coast's grey sharks and rock cod, and up to Richards Bay, where Dorado in July has everyone questioning reality, it’s been a wild week on the water! 

The KZN Midlands has been slow but promising, while the South Coast is straight-up fire with garrick, kob, monster pinkies, rock cod, and bronze bream - you name it, they’re biting.

 This weekend’s looking perfect, and yes, the madness is unleashed. Big fish, tight lines, and screaming reels await. 

Listen now as we bring you intel from Durban, the North Coast, the Midlands, and the on-fire South Coast with our epic crew. 

Listen below:

Mike Pereira with a Kingfish on spinning tackle
ANSA / Mike Pereira with a Kingfish on spinning tackle
Rob Kyle with Scalie caught in the Midlands
ANSA / Rob Kyle finding the freshwater species being a Scalie caught in the Midlands
Alan Fielding with a massive Rockcod
ANSA / Alan Fielding with a massive Rockcod caught down south

Meanwhile, it's whale time right here on the KZN coast, bringing thrilling experiences right to your doorstep. You don't need to head to distant shores like Hermanus to witness these majestic giants. KZN offers incredible whale watching experiences right here.

In the latest Deep Dive episode, we sit down with Brad Grobler from Whale and Dolphin Tours in Durban. He gives us a rare glimpse into life on the ocean, from the majestic journey of humpback whales migrating from the South Pole to their intimate moments of birth and playful, sky-hopping behaviour.

Whale of a time off Durban
ANSA / Whale and Dolphin Tours Durban
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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

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