Fishing Report November 2024

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Fishing Conditions    

                     

Temp (River): Average of 20ºC – 24ºC

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Water Clarity: The water is clear.

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Water Level: 72.33%

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Rainfall: 65mm

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Other Conditions: The Dam level has dropped slightly since last month. The water temperature is still nice and warm, resulting in some excellent fishing.

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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.

 

Fish Caught

 

Tiger Fish Sizes: Tiger Fish caught during the month ranged from 1kg – 5.9kg. The largest one of 5.9kg was caught on sardine.

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Total Tiger Fish: An average of 885 Tiger Fish were caught off the Pongola Game Reserve boats. Again, some good quality fish have been caught and released this month. Sardines and chicken hearts was still the best bait. Trolling also worked well. Live bait, chicken livers and spinners also proved successful bait.

 

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

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Lure Colour of the Month: There was no particular lure colour, or combination of colours, that stood out as the best this month.

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Important News: Fishing is great, the scenery is spectacular and the game viewing from the water is exceptional. Don’t miss out and book soon!

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