Pongola Game Reserve Fishing Report

Temp (River):

Minimum:20 ºC Maximum:28 ºC

Water Clarity:

Clear, but also murky in places in the river section.

Water Level:

42.58%

Rainfall:

128.5mm

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.

Average Size:

Tiger Fish caught during the month ranged from 1kg – 2.5kg.

Biggest Fish:

2.5Kg

Other Conditions:

The Dam level has increased slightly due to rainfall received in the catchment during the month.

Total Tiger Fish:

An average of 189 Tiger Fish were caught this month off the Pongola Game Reserve boats.

Other Species:

A few Barbel were caught while fishing for Tiger Fish, also caught on sardine.

Bait of the Month:

Most were caught on sardine and chicken livers. Trolling was also successful using live bait.

General Info:

Spinners and lures were not so successful during December.