Pongola Game Reserve Fishing Report

Temp (River):

Minimum:21 ºC Maximum:23 ºC

Water Clarity:

Murky in places

Water Level:

45.49%

Rainfall:

53.5mm

Fishing Area:

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. Be careful of tree stumps and old structures that are protruding, or just below the water surface.

Biggest Fish:

Tiger Fish caught ranged from 800gr – 2kg. No large fish were caught this month, but plenty small fish taking the bait showing that the Tiger Fish are continuing to breed well.

Other Conditions:

The Dam level has come up again slightly but now seems to have stabilise.

Total Tiger Fish:

An Average of 333 Tiger Fish were caught this month off the Pongola Game Reserve boats. Most were caught on sardine and chicken livers, with a couple on live bait.

Barbel:

Some Barbel were caught while fishing for Tiger Fish, also caught on sardine and chicken livers.

Bait of the Month:

Lures and spoons were again not as successful as dead bait during May.