Fishing near Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
Pinetown sits inland in KwaZulu-Natal, surrounded by a network of rivers including the Umbilo, Palmiet, Mhlatuzana and the larger Umngeni. Freshwater fishing dominates locally, with dams such as Inanda, Shongweni and Nagel within reach for carp and bass. The broader KZN coastline, accessible via rivers like the Tongati and Sipingo, extends the options to surf and estuary fishing.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal and what's needed to catch them.
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Kwazulu-Natal Yellowfish
Labeobarbus natalensis
Mozambique Tilapia
Oreochromis mossambicus
African Longfin Eel
Anguilla mossambica
Baardman
Umbrina robinsoni
Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
Black Musselcracker
Cymatoceps nasutus
Blacktail
Diplodus capensis
Blacktip Shark
Carcharhinus limbatus
Brindle Bass
Epinephelus lanceolatus
Bronze Bream
Pachymetopon grande
Cape Stumpnose
Rhabdosargus holubi
Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
Dageraad
Chrysoblephus cristiceps
Diamond Ray
Gymnura natalensis
Dusky Shark
Carcharhinus obscurus
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