Mhlatuze River

Mhlatuze River, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Mhlatuze River is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

-28.8036, 31.9990 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in KwaZulu-Natal

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across KwaZulu-Natal. Conditions at Mhlatuze River may vary.

Largemouth bassCommon carpRainbow troutNorth African catfishBluefishJapanese meagre

Fishing Techniques

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

• For Common carp

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

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in KwaZulu-Natal.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Mhlatuze River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for KwaZulu-Natal 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 Mhlatuze River.

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