Mzimvubu River

Mzimvubu River, in Eastern Cape, 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 Mzimvubu 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

-31.6280, 29.5493 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Japanese meagreSmallspotted grunterLeerfish

Fishing Techniques

• For Japanese meagre

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

• For Smallspotted grunter

  Target Smallspotted grunter around structure like rocks and weed beds, and use a slow, deliberate retrieve to keep your bait in the strike zone longer.

• For Leerfish

  Target areas with strong currents or tidal flow where Leerfish hunt for baitfish, and vary retrieve speeds to find what triggers strikes.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Mzimvubu River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Mzimvubu River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Eastern 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 Mzimvubu River.

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