Umzimkulu River

As a river in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Umzimkulu River fishes best when the flow is steady and the water is clear enough to see a foot or two down. Anglers who do well at Umzimkulu River pay attention to small things: the angle of the current, the colour of the water, what's hatching, where the wading birds are working. Fly anglers can match local insect activity; spin anglers can run small spinners or soft plastics through the same lies.

Location

-30.7235, 30.4276 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Japanese meagreBluefish

Fishing Techniques

• For Japanese meagre

  Target Japanese meagre during low light conditions or at night, and work lures slowly and methodically near structure.

• For Bluefish

  Bluefish are aggressive; use wire leaders to prevent bite-offs and retrieve lures at a fast pace to trigger strikes.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Umzimkulu River.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Umzimkulu River, make sure your licence covers KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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