Kei

Kei is a river flowing through Northern Cape, South Africa. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At Kei, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

-28.5509, 22.9236 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Common carp

Fishing Techniques

• For Common carp

  Pre-bait the area with a similar bait you plan to fish with to attract carp and increase your chances.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Kei.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Kei should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Northern Cape before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Kei.

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