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Fishing on the North Coast, KwaZulu-Natal
The North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal must be one of the best recreational fishing coastlines in the world. From Kosi Bay in the north to Durban in the south the opportunities for the avid angler are numerous and varied. In the northern region the waters are warmer and the sheer variety of large predator fish make for some exciting fishing that cannot be matched anywhere else in South Africa.

Here you can expect to catch king mackerel, sharks, kingfish and queenfish as well as rays, skates and sandsharks. From Richards Bay down to Durban, these large game fish are scarce and kob, shad (elf) and Natal stumpnose are more common. In late winter and spring Garrick (leervis) are quite prolific. Other common fish on the North Coast are spotted grunter, rock cod, kob and pompano.
Light tackle fishermen can look forward to catching blacktail, banded galjoen, bigeye stumpnose, snapper kob, large-spot pompano, javelin grunter and many other pan fish. The amazing St. Lucia estuary is famous for its kob and shad and grunter, particularly during the grunter run which takes place between August and November.

It is important to ensure that you comply with the regulations that apply on the North Coast in addition to those that apply to the rest of the country. The North Coast is a very special place and it has to be especially protected from abuse.
Starting from Durban in the south, the following will help you to decide exactly where you would like to cast your line. Specific spots are highlighted where possible.

  • Durban
  • Umhlanga
  • Umdloti
  • La Mercy and Tongaat Beach
  • Ballito
  • Shaka’s Rock and Salt Rock
  • Blythedale Beach
  • Zinkwazi
  • Tugela (Thukela) Mouth
  • Mtunzini
  • Richards Bay
  • King mackerel
  • St Lucia, Cape Vidal and Mapelane
  • Lake St Lucia
  • Kosi Bay and Sodwana Bay



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