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Easter Fishing Goes Wild - KZN REPORT (02 APRIL '26)

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The Easter long weekend has arrived, and the fishing along the KZN coast is firing on all cylinders. Rock and surf anglers are being treated to red-hot action as seasonal change triggers a full-blown feeding frenzy, with shad, kob, bronze bream and rockcod all on the cards. The central coast is producing particularly well where whitewater meets sandbanks, while the north remains a tantalising wild card, rewarding those who time tides and favourable northeast winds. Offshore, conditions have lined up beautifully as warm water, bait and predators converge. Anglers heading out are encountering snoek, couta, dorado and tuna, with success hinging less on luck and more on smart presentation, depth and speed. The long weekend’s extra tides offer prime opportunities for unforgettable sessions.

Inland, the Midlands is settling into classic autumn form, with cooler nights, fining rivers and increasingly active fish. Fly anglers are enjoying strong reports from the Mooi and Bushman’s Rivers as hopper season gains momentum, while stillwaters are beginning to clear and hint at a promising winter ahead. Bass anglers are finding consistency at Midmar Dam, where competitive weights are keeping the action intense, and further north, early-season excitement is building at Jozini with tigerfish smashing flies. With fewer crowds away from the coast and fish actively feeding across freshwater systems, the message is clear: wherever you choose to fish this weekend, conditions are lining up — and the bite is on.

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2 Apr English South Africa Sports · Leisure

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