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Drop Everything And fish - KZN REPORT (05 FEBRUARY '26)
2026/2/05 | 16 mins.
The KZN coastline has gone full throttle, delivering some of the most exciting fishing of the season so far. Shore anglers are being rewarded with screaming drags and buckling rods, with strong inedible action up north around Tugela and Mtunzini, while Durban’s central coast continues to produce consistent edibles such as shad, grunter and stumpnose, along with heavier grey sharks and skates. The South Coast remains the standout, offering quality scratch fishing for stumpnose, bream, kingfish and shad, with deeper water producing serious power fish including hammerheads and honeycombs. Offshore, anglers who adapt to shifting water colour and temperature breaks are being rewarded with steady Dorado, plus Snoek and Couta in the shallows, and reliable reef fishing right along the coast.

Inland, improved river clarity has brought fish back on the bite, with good reports from systems like the Mooi River and uMzimkhulu, while trout streams continue to produce on nymphs and dry flies despite warmer conditions. Stillwaters have delivered solid rainbow trout when fished early and late, Underberg waters are producing well, and February remains prime time for yellowfish at Sterkfontein under classic summer conditions. Overall, the season is building fast, and anglers across KZN are being rewarded for time on the water and a smart, adaptable approach. Vinesh's website
Hot Fishing Week In KZN - KZN REPORT (29 JANUARY '26)
2026/1/29 | 15 mins.
Summer fishing is delivering strong action across KwaZulu-Natal, with anglers finding plenty to be excited about from the shoreline to offshore waters. Rock and surf fishing has been productive along the entire coast, with powerful inedibles dominating the North Coast, steady edible catches coming from Durban’s reliable spots, and the South Coast standing out as the top performer. Quality scratch fishing, solid shad and heavy honeycomb rays have made the southern stretches the place to be, especially for anglers using the right baits and local knowledge.

Offshore, conditions have been mixed but rewarding for those prepared to adapt. Reef fishing has produced good Englishman and John Dory, while Dorado, Snoek and Couta have been active in both shallow and deeper water, particularly where cleaner, warmer conditions are holding. Inland, stable weather has opened short windows for freshwater anglers, with trout streams slowly improving, limited stillwater returns during the heat, and Sterkfontein continuing to shine for yellowfish. With summer momentum building, fishing across KZN remains full of opportunity. Vinesh's website
All Eyes on South Coast - KZN REPORT (22 JANUARY '26)
2026/1/22 | 17 mins.
Summer fishing along the KZN coast is firing on all cylinders, with screaming drags and plenty of variety for shore, offshore and freshwater anglers alike. Rock and surf action has been consistent from north to south, with inedibles dominating up north, reliable edible action along the central coast, and the South Coast standing out as the week’s top performer. Quality scratch fishing, solid shad, and serious inedibles have made the southern stretches the place to be, while Durban’s key spots continue to deliver dependable action when conditions align.

Offshore, anglers have been rewarded for their persistence, with Dorado, Snoek and Couta featuring across the coast despite fluctuating water conditions. Reef fishing has produced quality fish, and cleaner water has held steady action both north and south. Inland, stable weather has opened short windows for freshwater anglers, with trout waters slowly improving, stillwaters producing mixed returns, and Sterkfontein continuing to shine for yellowfish. With summer momentum building and conditions gradually settling, KZN anglers have plenty to be excited about in the weeks ahead. Vinesh's website
Fast Start - No warm up - KZN REPORT (15 JANUARY '26)
2026/1/15 | 15 mins.
The KZN coast has kicked off 2026 at full throttle. Rock and surf anglers are into hard, fast action with sharks, rays and skates dominating the shallows, bronze bream firing in the gullies. Durban’s coastline and harbour are producing well for those who stuck it out through rougher conditions, and with calmer seas ahead, the bite is lining up perfectly.

Offshore, dorado continue to lead the charge from north to south, backed by couta, tuna and strong bottom fishing off reefs and wrecks. Inland, the Midlands remain wet but promising, with stillwaters and private venues producing fish and yellowfish action standing out at Sterkfontein and the upper uMngeni. With conditions settling, 2026 is shaping up as a year worth chasing. Vinesh's website
2026 Lines Tight Already - KZN REPORT (08 JANUARY '26)
2026/1/08 | 15 mins.
2026 has kicked off with serious energy along the KZN coastline. From Durban to Margate, the saltwater action has been nothing short of explosive. Grey sharks, rays, shad, bream and skates are active in the shallows, while calmer seas have unlocked red-hot bites in gullies, harbours and along the pier. Offshore, the season is already showing standout potential, with dorado dominating catches, backed up by tuna, couta and snoek from north to south. Smaller boats and skis are well in the game, deeper reefs are producing quality bottom fish, and live bait is proving key for bigger tuna as 2026 opens with bent rods and high expectations.

Freshwater tells a very different story, shaped by relentless rain and heavy runoff. Rivers and stillwaters across much of KZN have been tough going, with high, off-colour water limiting opportunities over the festive period. With rainfall beginning to ease, anglers are watching conditions closely, gear at the ready, as 2026 promises plenty of opportunity for those willing to time it right. Vinesh's website

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Reel in the latest fishing updates, tips, and tricks with the king of KZN fishing, Vinesh Soogreem, on the award-winning Angler News South Africa (ANSA) podcast! ANSA is Africa's only fishing podcast that focuses on the latest fishing reports, whether they're hot or not. ANSA delivers true and accurate content from the country's most prominent anglers every week on various facets of angling. • The KZN Fishing Report (Thursday mornings) From the Lower South Coast, Adam Lyon covers everything fishing-related from Port Edward to Port Shepstone. The news then flows down to the Kingsburg/Illovo stretch, where Ray Thompson gathers content from the rocks daily. For the Durban report, we have two correspondents: Mike Vlcek, a seasoned competitive angler, and Brad Grobbler, known as the East Coast's Davie Jones for the time he spends on the water keeping anglers up to date on the week's activities. ANSA also has Don Solomon, the president of the SA Spearfishing Association delivering a weekly report of conditions and catches from this facet. North Coast reports from Tongaat to Richards Bay are covered by Suvikaar Sewlall, who not only delivers reports but also provides detailed advice on various aspects of angling. The fishing report rounds off in the Midlands with Jan Korrûbel reporting on all facets of freshwater angling. This weekly report includes predictions for the upcoming weekend from Vinesh and the team. With over two decades of experience, Vinesh's authority on KZN fishing is unmatched. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, the ANSA podcast has something for everyone.

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