Where is the best fishing in Durban?

Where is the best fishing in Durban?

South Pier
The South Pier, accessible from The Bluff is considered to be the best fishing spot around Durban.

Where can I fish in Durban Harbour?

There is one exit to the sea from the port and it is surrounded by the City of Durban, the large Container Terminal, Maydon Wharf, Bayhead, the Point and the Bluff. There are deep channels in the port and large sand banks that are fully exposed on the low tide. With all the surroundings the harbour enjoys calm waters.

What fish can you catch in Umhlanga?

Here, fishermen can catch shad, kob, stumpnose and smaller fishes such as galjoen. South of the bathing beach there is a rocky area that extends past the lighthouse. The water here is shallow among the rocks and catches are restricted to shad, blacktail and karanteen.

Can you fish in Umdloti?

There is both surf and offshore fishing in Umdloti. Beach angling is allowed in certain areas, so please make sure you read the signs. Ski fishing is also great fun, but the surf launch can be interesting when there is a swell running. An overview of the highlights of Umdloti Beach, Dolphin Coast, South Africa.

Can you fish in Ballito?

The spots that are most frequented by anglers here are the Willard Beach area, where fishermen can fish for shad and kob in the surf, and Pool Rocks, where catches of garrick, kingfish, shad, grunter, stumpnose and pompano can be made.

Is it safe to eat fish from Durban Harbour?

Several fish caught off Durban, Cape Town and the West Coast have been found to contain mercury levels well above World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines, prompting fears for the health of subsistence fishing communities and people who eat fish regularly – particularly pregnant women and children.

Is fishing allowed in Durban Harbour?

Durban lifts ban on fishing in its harbour.

Is there a bag limit on sharks?

Sharks and rays 5 in total*. Only 1 tiger, mako, hammerhead # or whaler/ blue shark. # Only smooth hammerheads may be taken. Great and scalloped hammerheads are protected species in NSW and must be released immediately with minimal harm.

Where can I go fishing in South Africa?

KZN South Coast in KwaZulu-Natal abounds in excellent fishing sites which include Amanzimtoti, Umkomaas, Scottburgh, Hibberdene, Port Shepstone, Shelly Beach, Margate, Southbroom, Port Edward and of course the offshore Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks. Predominant species: Kob, Shad. The rocks at the northern end of Clansthal bay.

Where is the best place to surf in South Africa?

North of Durban, surf spots worth a visit include Ballito, Umdloti, Westbrook, Umhlanga, Salt Rock, Sodwana Bay and Richards Bay. North Pier is also popular with surfers and you could be rubbing boards with some of South Africa’s best surfers at this spot.

Is it safe to surf in Durban?

Durban is also really safe for surfers because it is heavily netted by the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board, making it safer for surfers than the Western Cape’s beaches. While winter is the best time of year for surfing in Durban, summer also sees some good waves due to consistent off-shore winds and swells from the southern ocean.

Where are the best fishing sites on the south coast?

Big thanks to South Coast Happenings for the great article! KZN South Coast in KwaZulu-Natal abounds in excellent fishing sites which include Amanzimtoti, Umkomaas, Scottburgh, Hibberdene, Port Shepstone, Shelly Beach, Margate, Southbroom, Port Edward and of course the offshore Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks.