Mtwalume

Mtwalume is a river flowing through KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At Mtwalume, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

-30.4886, 30.6333 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in KwaZulu-Natal

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across KwaZulu-Natal. Conditions at Mtwalume 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 Mtwalume 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 Mtwalume.

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