Pongola Game Reserve Fishing Report

Temp (River):

Average of 21 – 29.6 ºC

Water Clarity:

Clear water

Water Level:

39.76%

Rainfall:

19.5mm

Fishing Area:

The bay on the right as you pass where the Fish Eagle Safari Boat is moored, Pump Station, the bay as you pass the KZN Wildlife campsites towards the border, Elephant Bay in 3- 5m of water and towards the mountain near the trees in the water. Elephant Bay was the most popular fishing spot.

Average Size:

Tiger Fish caught during the month ranged from 1kg – 2.9kg.

Biggest Fish:

The largest one of 2.9kg was caught on sardine. Chicken livers, chicken hearts and live bait also worked well.

Other Conditions:

The Dam level is still continuing to drop, but we remain positive that it will start increasing as we move deeper into the rainy season. Be careful of tree stumps and structures that may be protruding from or just below the water level.

Total Tiger Fish:

An average of 765 Tiger Fish were caught this month off the Pongola Game Reserve boats.

Barbel:

A few Barbel and plenty of Bream were also caught while fishing for Tiger Fish. Worms were very successful for Bream.

Other Species:

Bream

Bait of the Month:

Lures: All the bright colours.