Coast KZN

State of the Coast: KZN
State of the Coast: KZN

State of the Coast: KwaZulu-Natal Chapter 1: Introduction & Background Chapter 2: Overarching Drivers Chapter 3: Climate Variability
Chapter 4: Coastal Environment Chapter 5: Estuarine Environment Chapter 6: Marine Environment Chapter 7: Human Environment Chapter 8: Economic Environment
Chapter 9: Governance Environment Chapter 10: Conclusions
The Profile of the KZN Coast
The Profile of the KZN Coast

Ugu Lwethu- Our Coast Defining the Coastal Zone The Physical and Coastal Environment Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
Coastal and Marine Species Migrations The Human Dimension Socio-Economic Uses of the Coast Commercial Resource Uses
Pressures and Threats Management of the Coastal and Marine Environments Understanding our Coast
Coastal access
Coastal access

Access RoutesBoat Launch SitesThe Human DimensionCoastal Access: Stats & Facts
Estuaries
Estuaries

What is an Estuary? Know your Estuaries Estuary Health and Conservation KZN Estuary Observer Programme
Historical Time Series Estuary Mouth Status Sand Mining
Recreation
Recreation

Fish TaggingAccess RoutesBlue Flag Beaches
Coastal risk and vulnerability
Coastal risk and vulnerability

Coastal Risk LinesExtreme EventsCoastal ErosionKZN Coastal Vulnerability IndexPollution
Coastal issues
Coastal issues

PollutionSand MiningCoastal ErosionNurdlesUPL Chemical Spill
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12 Nov 2021

Big catches on the north coast

Ricahrd Spingorum (Zululand Observer) Picture: Dean Pretorius proudly shows off his bronze bream

Once again, the north coast waters have been a major attraction for both deep sea and shore anglers, with a great variety of fish being caught. The upper north coast has been full of billfish, dorado and other gamefish for those men trolling lures or using live bait.

When looking to cover a large amount of water at great speed, swop out to skirted lures. Colour is a personal choice, but black/red and fruit salad are two very popular choices for most of the year.

Roscoe Rautenbach was thrilled with this natal snoek he landed on a recent paddle ski angling trip

Rock and surf anglers officially opened their summer account with large inedibles feeding well. These giants should be targeted on days with a north-easterly wind with fresh mackerel the most successful bait. Simply strap a head bait with some cutlets, cast in and hold on.

For those after the edibles, the middle north coast has been the most consistent of the spots along the north coast. Chokka and sardine baits have been the most productive for the kob and shad up there.

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