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.

Location

-32.6513, 28.3450 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Japanese meagreCommon dolphinfishWhite steenbrasCarpenter seabream

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.

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