Fishing near Kariega, Eastern Cape
Kariega sits in the Eastern Cape, where the Kariega and Bushman's rivers wind through private game reserve before meeting tidal estuaries near the coast. The area is best known for estuary and river fishing — kob, garrick, and stumpnose are the main targets — with surf fishing along Kariega beach rounding out the local scene.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are in Kariega, Eastern Cape and what's needed to catch them.
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Flathead Grey Mullet
Mugil cephalus
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Albacore
Thunnus alalunga
Baardman
Umbrina robinsoni
Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
Black Musselcracker
Cymatoceps nasutus
Blacktail
Diplodus capensis
Blacktip Shark
Carcharhinus limbatus
Bronze Bream
Pachymetopon grande
Bronze Whaler Shark
Carcharhinus brachyurus
Cape Stumpnose
Rhabdosargus holubi
Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
Dageraad
Chrysoblephus cristiceps
Diamond Ray
Gymnura natalensis
Dusky Kob
Argyrosomus japonicus
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