KZN's coast on fire: Gamefish frenzy with sardines
Cancel your plans, ghost the group chats, and grab your gear because this weekend, the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) coast is on fire!
From Margate to Durban and beyond, the fishing has exploded into full-on beast mode. We're talking bait balls getting shredded, rods bending like pretzels, and reels singing non-stop.
From snoek and couta offshore to surf-side grunter and garrick, every cast counts right now.
The South Coast is especially electric with kingfish, brusher, shad, and even sandbar sharks showing up.
The North Coast and Midlands aren't sleeping either; fly anglers are quietly landing trophy trout while edibles tease in scattered bursts up north.
This week's Angler News South Africa report covers it all, with our finest reporters bringing the freshest action straight from the surf, rocks, rivers, and reefs.
So, what are you waiting for? The fish are feeding, the coast is calling, and the moment is now. Let's make fishing history - tight lines and mayhem await!
Listen now to the Angler News SA podcast, below, to get all the details and find this week's strike zones.
Meanwhile, keen to level up your fishing game? In a recent episode of The Deep Dive podcast, we chat with Ray Thompson as we explore five essential fishing apps that are revolutionising how modern anglers approach their next trip.
Featuring Barometric Pressure Forecast, Wind Guru, Wavenet, Windfinder, and the Marine Fish Guide for South Africa, the podcast breaks down how each app delivers critical real-time data like wind speed, swell height, barometric pressure, and fish identification. The conversation reveals how technology is transforming fishing from a guessing game into a data-driven adventure.
Listen now to The Deep Dive for all the practical tips on these game-changing apps.
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
