Pongola Game Reserve Fishing Report

Temp (River):

Average of 18ºC – 22ºC

Water Clarity:

Mostly clear water.

Water Level:

84.96%

Rainfall:

60.5mm

Fishing Area:

From Mpalane Bay, in front of Nkwazi Lake Lodge, Pump Station, the bay as you pass the KZN Wildlife campsites, Elephant Bay in 2 - 8m of water and towards the mouth of the river where it enters the main Dam. Be careful of tree stumps in the water.

Average Size:

Tiger Fish caught during the month ranged from 1kg – 3.2kg.

Biggest Fish:

The largest one of 3.2kg was caught on sardine.

Other Conditions:

The Dam level has stabilised just under the 85% mark.

Total Tiger Fish:

An average of 320 Tiger Fish were caught off the Pongola Game Reserve boats. Mavungana Flyfishing did well with +/- 450 fish caught. Rapalas and spinners were the most successful during May. Sardine, chicken livers, chicken hearts and live bait also worked well.

Barbel:

A few Silver Catfish and Barbel were caught while fishing for Tiger Fish, using sardines and chicken livers.

Other Species:

Silver Catfish

Bait of the Month:

Silver and orange Rapala.

General Info:

Even though we have now moved into winter, and water temperatures dropping, guests have still had a great month of fishing.