Fishing near Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal
Ladysmith sits in the Uthukela district of KwaZulu-Natal, surrounded by rivers draining the Drakensberg foothills. Freshwater fishing defines the local scene — the Thukela River and its tributaries, plus a town pond and nearby dams, draw anglers after carp, bass, yellowfish, and catfish.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal and what's needed to catch them.
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African Longfin Eel
Anguilla mossambica
Carassius auratus
Carassius auratus
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Indian Mottled Eel
Anguilla bengalensis
Kwazulu-Natal Yellowfish
Labeobarbus natalensis
Leaden Labeo
Labeo molybdinus
Marbled Eel
Anguilla marmorata
Mozambique Tilapia
Oreochromis mossambicus
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Tugela Labeo
Labeo rubromaculatus
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
Spotted Bass
Micropterus punctulatus
Orange River Mudfish
Labeo capensis
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