KZN fishing fires up as waters cool
Updated | By Vinesh Soogreem & ECR
As temperatures drop, fishing conditions along the KZN coastline are reaching their prime, with multiple species active across key locations.
![James Magor with a stunning dorado caught of Durban](https://turntable.kagiso.io/images/1._Cover_Angler_James_Magor.width-800.png)
Fishing in KZN is heating up, especially along the South Coast, where cooler water temperatures have bass, kingfish, and sharks actively feeding.
Despite mixed conditions on the South Coast, anglers are reporting exciting catches, including non-edible species like sand sharks, and hound sharks, along with kingfish and rock species.
The Mid-South continues to produce brusher and sand sharks, with live baits proving particularly effective. Hazelmere Dam's freshwater scene is thriving, offering non-stop bass action.
While inshore conditions on the North Coast have been quieter, offshore fishing remains phenomenal with dorado and snoek.
In Durban, grey sharks are abundant, and offshore waters are yielding snoek, tuna, and marlin.
Durban Harbour continues to be a hot spot for grunter and kingfish, making it a must-visit location for anglers.
Listen now for detailed ANSA reports and this week's predicted feeding zones.
![Prenelan Subrayen with two rockcod caught on the north coast](https://turntable.kagiso.io/images/2._Prenelan_Subrayen.original.png)
![Oom Piet with a smooth hound shark caught off Margate](https://turntable.kagiso.io/images/3._Oom_Piet.original.png)
![Kaiden Pillay with a grunter caught off the Durban harbour](https://turntable.kagiso.io/images/4._Kaiden_Pillay.original.png)
About Vinesh Soogreem
Vinesh Soogreem is a legend in the South African fishing media scene. With over two decades under his belt, he's not just an angler who's explored the KZN waters extensively, but also a passionate communicator who's shared his knowledge through books, magazines, and now podcasts and social media. Vinesh lives by the motto "Fish for the future", reflecting his dedication to both the sport and conservation.
Vinesh's authority on KZN fishing is unmatched. Actively involved in the community since the '90s, he's competed at club and social levels, covered major angling competitions, and earned the trust of the media during the Sardine Run. He currently serves as the National Media Liaison for the South African Surf Casting Association, solidifying his reputation as a key figure in the South African fishing scene.
![Vinesh Soogreem in podcast mode](https://turntable.kagiso.io/images/Vinesh.original.jpg)
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