Sardine Run 2025 erupts along KZN coast

Sardine Run 2025 erupts along KZN coast

The wait is over! The 2025 Sardine Run has officially burst into action along the KZN coast, bringing marine mayhem and thrill-seeking action.

Latest netting of the Sardines
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The wait is over. The Sardine Run 2025 has officially burst into action along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, impacting the entire East Coast of South Africa.


 


Icy currents are surging, baitfish are boiling to the surface, and chaos is in full swing. Gannets, dolphins, sharks, and thrill-seeking anglers are all chasing silver – and it’s only just begun.


 


This isn't just a migration; it's a stampede of marine madness.


 


From Port Edward to Amanzimtoti, nets are flying, rods are bending, and surprisingly, its early arrival caught many off guard. With pilot shoals already hitting the coast and big game fish in town, the buzz is real, and the action is everywhere.

Dean Reddy with a massive Orange Spot Grouper
ANSA / Supplied - Dean Reddy with a massive Orange Spot Grouper

This Angler News South Africa episode has it all: expert reports and everything you need to know – because the greatest show on Earth is here, and it’s moving fast.


 


Are you ready to ride the madness?


 


Listen now for the full report.

Mohammed Toufiq Allijan with a Thorntail Ray caught down the South Coast
ANSA / Supplied - Mohammed Toufiq Allijan with a Thorntail Ray caught down the South Coast
Lesley Gopal with a Kob during the Sardine Run off Margate Pier
ANSA / Supplied - Lesley Gopal with a Kob during the Sardine Run off Margate Pier
Alistair Moores Pitt with a Rainbow Trout
ANSA / Supplied - Alistair Moores Pitt with a Rainbow Trout

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.

Vinesh Soogreem host of ANSA holding up a fish and a fishing rod
Vinesh Soogreem

Listen to past episodes of the award-winning 'Angler News South Africa' podcast in the full channel below:

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