Fishing Report September 2025

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Fishing Conditions    

                     

Temp (River): Average of 19ºC – 23ºC

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Water Clarity: The water is nice and clear.

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Water Level: 93.48%

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Rainfall: 47mm

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Other Conditions: Currently the Dam is still sitting at a relatively consistent level.

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Fishing Area: From Mpalane Bay, 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 main Dam. Just be careful of tree stumps.

 

Fish Caught

 

Tiger Fish Sizes: Tiger Fish caught during the month ranged from 1kg – 4.7kg. The largest one of 4.7kg was caught on sardine.

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Total Tiger Fish: An average of 1333 Tiger Fish were caught off the Pongola Game Reserve boats. Sardine, chicken livers & chicken hearts were the best baits. Trolling with Spinners and Rapalas also proved successful.

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Other Species: Plenty of Barbel were caught while fishing for Tiger Fish; using sardine and chicken livers.

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Lure Colour of the Month: Bright colours.

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Important News: The fishing season is starting off very well with some excellent fish being landed. You need to be “on the ball” when your line is in the water, so you don’t miss out on that all important strike!

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