All out summer action - KZN REPORT (23 Jan 25)

Loading player...
It’s all about the exciting summer fishing action along the KZN coast. Our reporters have the latest scoop on species currently active in KZN waters, including dorado, shad, kob, kingfish, and yellowfish. They provide detailed fishing reports from their regions, with updates on the best spots to target, bait recommendations, and species to look out for.
This past week the South Coast has been buzzing with non-edible catches like grey sharks, with some edible species like snoek and stumpies also being reported. The warm water has affected the bite, but some hope cooler conditions brings better fishing in the coming days. In Durban, grey sharks dominate, with a few grunters and kob being caught in less crowded areas.
In freshwater, the Midlands has finally come to life after a few quiet weeks and there’s action on a few species but at selected dams. Meanwhile, the North Coast and offshore areas are seeing excellent Dorado action, along with tuna and sailfish sightings. Listen now as we give you the hottest feeding zones for this weekend!

Cover angler: Jerome Jagesser with a stunning GT caught off Port Shepstone
23 Jan 2025 English South Africa Sports · Leisure

Other recent episodes

Autumn Fishing Fires Up - KZN REPORT (12 MARCH '26)

Autumn has settled across KwaZulu-Natal, bringing cooler temperatures, falling river levels and mixed coastal conditions that challenged anglers throughout the week. Despite rough seas and unpredictable coastal forecasts, rock and surf anglers found success by targeting short fishing windows and adapting to shifting water clarity. The North Coast, particularly Tugela…
12 Mar 14 min

Planning Beats Luck - KZN REPORT (04 MARCH '26)

After a run of forgiving “duckpond” conditions, the KwaZulu-Natal coastline delivered a far sterner test this past week. Forecasts warned of unsettled seas and shifting weather, and while conditions were often challenging, anglers who planned carefully and fished around short, workable windows were still rewarded. Along the rock-and-surf front, Tugela…
4 Mar 15 min

Rains Reset The Waters - KZN REPORT (25 FEBRUARY '26)

KwaZulu-Natal’s fishing scene is entering a more cautious phase as mixed weather patterns settle in across the province, requiring anglers to plan carefully rather than rush for the water. While recent calm conditions delivered memorable fishing along the coast, the coming weekend is shaping up to be less predictable. Variable…
25 Feb 14 min

Calm Seas and Fish Feeding - KZN REPORT (19 FEBRUARY '26)

The recent run of bad weather has eased, and along the KZN coast the sea has settled into rare, inviting conditions. Calm water and warmer temperatures have opened a valuable fishing window for shore and offshore anglers alike. Rock-and-surf action has improved across the province, with the North Coast producing…
18 Feb 16 min

Fish Hard Before Bad Weather KZN REPORT (12 FEBRUARY '26)

Summer fishing along the KZN coastline has been strong, with calm seas and warm conditions giving shore anglers solid action. North Coast hotspots like Tugela and Mtunzini have produced incredible non-edible action, while Durban’s Glen Ashley, Blue Lagoon, and the Basin continue to deliver shad, grunter, stumpnose, and occasional grey…
11 Feb 15 min