Fishing Report August 2024

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Fishing Conditions    

                     

Temp (River): Average of 16ºC – 20ºC

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Water Clarity: The water is clear.

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Water Level: 83.18%

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Rainfall: 5mm

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Other Conditions: The Dam level decreased slightly. Water temperature is still a bit cold but still having some good catches.

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Fishing Area: From Mpalane Bay, Crocodile Bay towards the railway bridge, in front of Nkwazi Lake Lodge, Pump Station, the bay as you pass the KZN Wildlife campsites, Elephant Bay in 2 - 8m of water and towards the mouth of the Dam. Just be careful of tree stumps and structures below the water.

 

Fish Caught

 

Tiger Fish Sizes: The Dam level decreased slightly. Water temperature is still a bit cold but still having some good catches.

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Total Tiger Fish: The number of Tiger Fish caught this month increased with an average of 265 Tiger Fish caught off the Pongola Game Reserve boats. Sardines and chicken hearts continued to be the best bait. Trolling was also successful at times.

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Other Species: A few Barbel were caught while fishing for Tiger Fish; using sardine, chicken livers and chicken hearts.

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Lure Colour of the Month: Orange and Red lures were still the best colours to use.

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Important News: "Spring has spung" making the fish more active.

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