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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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11 May 2021

Cast off at best fishing spots

(South Coast Herald: Southern Explorer) Picture: Justin Klusener. Fishing is hugely popular on the coast, especially during winter.

For some, remaining on the shoreline is sufficient for a relaxing seaside holiday, but the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast offers so much more.

Charters
Boat charters will get visitors out behind the breakline where close-up experiences with dolphins and whales can be enjoyed. Charter boats will also take ocean adventurers out snorkelling, scuba diving and shark cage diving, with boat launches to Aliwal Shoal from Umkomaas, Scottburgh and Rocky Bay; and boat launches to Protea Banks from Shelly Beach.

Visiting anglers will also enjoy chartering a fishing boat out to sea where they can cast their lines for yellowfin tuna, dorado, barracuda, snoek, garrick, yellow tail, and marlin, among many others.

Fishing
Wishing to be fishing? Who said that it has to be expensive? Fish from the rocks and shoreline of our beautiful coast and we’ll have you hooked.
This subtropical coastal stretch boasts some of the best fishing grounds in Kwa-Zulu Natal namely Amanzimtoti, Umkomaas, Scottburgh, Hibberdene, Port Shepstone, Shelly Beach, Margate, Southbroom, Port Edward and of course the offshore Aliwal Shoal and Protea Banks.

From those looking to learn a new hobby, through to the dedicated anglers, will find the perfect place to cast a line along the 120 km shoreline – as well as the many rivers and dams. Two renowned fishing spots are Uvongo Fishing Pier and Margate Fishing Pier, and there are several companies dedicated to renting or selling fishing equipment.

When it comes to fishing, anglers are always sure to find a spot somewhere along the beautiful KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, with its warm Indian Ocean, piers, dams and abundance of rivers.

When it comes to deep sea fishing, there are several local sites that offer fishing charters from skiboat launch sites, including Shelly Beach, Scottburgh, Rocky Bay, Pennington, Hibberdene, Lucien Beach, Ramsgate and Glenmore/Munster. From any of these fishing charters, anglers are likely to catch multiple game species, including yellowfin tuna, amberjack, king mackerel (couta), dorado, skipjack, sailfish, marlin, wahoo, sardasarda, bonito, yellowtail and green jobfish.

Those looking to showcase their fishing skills can participate in any of the annual ski-boat festivals which offer prizes for the best catches. These take place at Shelly Beach and Port Edward, with the Paddock fishing competition held near Oribi Gorge.

There are also riverboat tours that offer a more freshwater angling experience, rock and surf fishing spots, and bass fishing opportunities.

It’s difficult to find anywhere on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast that doesn’t have incredible fishing.

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