Fishing Report July 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: 84.26%

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Rainfall: 0mm

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Other Conditions: The Dam level and temperature is remaining stable.

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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: Tiger Fish caught during the month ranged from 1kg – 6.55kg. The largest one of 6.55kg was caught on sardine.

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Total Tiger Fish: Fewer Tiger Fish were caught this month (being the winter period) with an average of 69 Tiger Fish caught off the Pongola Game Reserve boats. Sardines and chicken hearts continued to be the best bait. Trolling also worked fairly well.

 

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 continue to be the most successful colours.

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Important News: Despite it being winter and fewer fish being caught there are still some big fish coming out, such as this 6.55kg monster.

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