Buffalo
Buffalo
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The Buffalo River is a coastal stream flowing through the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, offering a unique saltwater and estuary fishing experience. Its location near the Indian Ocean influences the species found here, which are primarily marine. The river provides opportunities for anglers targeting a variety of fish from the shore or by wading in accessible areas.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Buffalo and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
African Longfin Eel
Anguilla mossambica
Banded Tilapia
Tilapia sparrmanii
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Moggel
Labeo umbratus
Spotted Bass
Micropterus punctulatus
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Buffalo. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Buffalo
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Eastern Cape licenses and regulations
Eastern Cape Boating Regulations
National Small Vessel Safety Regulations administered by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), covering recreational boats on inland and coastal waters. National page reused for all provinces, as there is no separate provincial boating-safety authority.
Eastern Cape Fishing License
Official site of the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT), the provincial authority that issues freshwater angling licences. Note: no dedicated online licence page exists; the provincial licence is obtained over-the-counter at DEDEAT/nature-reserve offices and some Post Offices.
Eastern Cape Fishing Regulations
Freshwater fishing in the Eastern Cape is governed by provincial Nature Conservation legislation administered by DEDEAT (the official authority site). No standalone provincial freshwater-regulations web page exists, so the authority site is used.
Eastern Cape Stream Access Laws
South Africa's National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998) is the national law governing rights to and use of rivers and watercourses - the framework relevant to stream/water access. National page reused as no distinct provincial stream-access page exists.
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Buffalo River @ Pirie Main For.Res.
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