WikiCatchKei
Eastern Cape, South Africa
- river
- 4 species listed
- -32.6513, 28.3450
Kei is a river in Eastern Cape, South Africa. WikiCatch lists 4 fish species for this water, including Japanese meagre, Common dolphinfish, White steenbras. The nearest other water we map in Eastern Cape is iNxaxo River, 18 km away.
Species at Kei
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Nearby waters
- iNxaxo Riverriver18 km
- Gcuwa Riverriver20 km
- Nyarhariver21 km
- Mogobe Damlake23 km
- Kwenxurariver24 km
- 'Mantekoaneriver26 km
- Tongwanariver30 km
- Cintsa Riverriver30 km
About Kei
Kei cuts through Eastern Cape, South Africa and offers classic river fishing. The local patterns are the universal river patterns: fish the heads of pools at first light, the deep slow water in the middle of the day, and the tail-outs as light fades. Light tackle and a careful drift go a long way at Kei — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Japanese meagre
Target Japanese meagre during low light conditions or at night, and work lures slowly and methodically near structure.
- For Common dolphinfish
When you hook one dolphinfish, leave it in the water near the boat as this will often keep the school around for you to catch more.
- For White steenbras
Use a slow retrieve when fishing with bait or lures, allowing the Steenbras to find and take the bait, and focus fishing efforts around low light periods for the best results.
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 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 Kei.
Other Fishing Regions in South Africa
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.