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• Summer Wave Of Big Fish - KZN REPORT (12 DECEMBER '25)

  The KwaZulu-Natal coast has delivered explosive action this week, with rock-and-surf anglers reporting relentless shad activity, consistent bream and ray encounters, and even scattered shark pressure across the coastline. Offshore, the dorado run has dominated headlines, with strong catches reported from the north all the way through to the south coast. Tuna, couta, snoek and the odd billfish have kept boats bending. Improving sea conditions heading into the weekend have anglers expecting another round of high-paced action. Inland, heavy rainfall has pushed the Mngeni System close to capacity, and rivers across the Midlands are running high, fast and often muddy. Challenging conditions have limited river returns. Bass reports have been mixed, with modest returns from Midmar and competitive catches at recent league events, while carp, barbel and yellowfish have offered opportunities where conditions remained stable. With shifting weather patterns and rising water levels, freshwater anglers are choosing their outings carefully as the Midlands settles into a wetter phase. Vinesh's website

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• East Coast Dorado Fever - KZN REPORT (04 DECEMBER '25)

  The KZN coast is buzzing like never before this season, and this weekend is shaping up to be pure chaos — in the best way! From the lower north coast down to Margate, Grey sharks, Honeycomb rays, skates, and Shad are all on a mission, hammering anything that hits the water, while bronze bream in the rocky gullies are tearing into prawn baits with full-on fury. Offshore, it’s electric from north to south. Dorado are absolutely ripping it up, from feisty juveniles to absolute bulls and Couta continue to dominate, snoek are schooling, and bottom fishing is producing chunky rockcod — the action never stops. Inland, the Midlands has been soaked by summer rains, filling dams and turning rivers muddy, but keen anglers are still finding pockets of magic. Upper river reaches are clearer and fishable, while Sterkfontein continues to fire for both small- and largemouth yellowfish. The inland scene may be wetter and trickier, but for those ready to brave it, the rewards are huge. Whether you’re chasing salt or fresh, this weekend promises biting fish, calmer winds, and conditions lined up for serious angling action — KZN is ON FIRE! Vinesh's website

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• Black Friday Bite Buzz - KZN REPORT (27 NOVEMBER '25)

  Fishing has been firing along the KZN coastline. The lower north coast is producing grey sharks, honeycomb rays, and various skates, while bronze bream are feeding well in the rocky gullies. Durban harbour is delivering quality fish for those keeping clear of the Wala Wala, and Margate Pier is seeing Garrick, Bream, and the odd Hammerhead. Offshore, Umhlanga is alive with Dorado smashing pink and purple lures, while Durban waters are holding Geelbeck and Tuna. Down south, high-speed trolling is producing strong Tuna, with Dorado and bottom fish like rockcod still coming out consistently. Recent rains have dams filling fast, with Mearns and Wagondrift already overflowing and Midmar and Alberts not far behind. Rivers are producing good brown trout and the Mooi and uMngeni systems are giving steady results.. As water temperatures rise, fish are holding deeper along weedbeds. Bass anglers are finding steady catches at Midmar, strong results in private dams, and excellent yellowfish action continues at Sterkfontein. Vinesh's website

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• Wind Drops - Bite Is On - KZN REPORT (19 NOVEMBER '25)

  With the wind finally easing along the KZN coast, fishing conditions are swinging firmly in anglers’ favour. Rock and surf action is sizzling, with Grey sharks, Shad, and bronze bream keeping the north coast lively, while Garrick, Bream, and Hammerheads are firing down south. Cleaner casts, calmer seas, and top-performing mackerel are making bait presentations sharper than ever. Offshore, Dorado, Couta, and Tuna are smashing baits, with floating debris holding quality fish for those chasing colour and chaos. Inland, heavy Midlands rains from La Niña have swollen rivers and muddied waters, though stillwaters and dams continue to produce fish for those who get out there. Anglers are urged to stay weather-aware, gear up for wet conditions, and respect ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease closures. Despite the challenges, the season is heating up, and both coastal and inland anglers have plenty of action to look forward to. Vinesh's website

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• Brace for Wind & Big Bites - KZN REPORT (12 NOVEMBER '25)

  The KZN coastline is on fire, with non-stop action despite the strong winds! Anglers are hooking Grey sharks, Honeycomb rays, and thick schools of Shad up north, while bronze bream are smashing prawn baits in the rocky gullies. Durban’s surf and harbour are producing steady results, with light circle hooks boosting hook-up rates, and Margate Pier down south is alive with Garrick, Bream, and Hammerheads. Wind or not, the fish are feeding hard — so tie down your gear and hit the surf! Offshore, Dorado, Tuna, and Couta are keeping things hot along the coast. Dorado are smashing pink and purple Rattlers near Umhlanga, while Tuna and Couta dominate around Durban and the south coast. Bottom fishing remains strong with quality rockcod in the mix. Inland, the rivers are running high but still producing trout on nymphs, and Albert Falls Dam has bounced back with solid bass catches. Sterkfontein is shining for yellowfish, proving that from coast to dam, KZN fishing is firing on all fronts! Vinesh's website

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