Nahoon
Nahoon
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The Nahoon system in the Eastern Cape offers a diverse fishery that transitions from a freshwater reservoir inland to a productive tidal estuary and river mouth near East London. This creates opportunities for targeting both freshwater and marine species within a single watershed. The system is a popular destination for local anglers, with activities like angling, boating, and birdwatching common throughout the area.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Nahoon 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
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Flathead Grey Mullet
Mugil cephalus
Marbled Eel
Anguilla marmorata
Moggel
Labeo umbratus
Mozambique Tilapia
Oreochromis mossambicus
Spotted Bass
Micropterus punctulatus
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Nahoon. 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 Nahoon
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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