Fishing
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Fishing in South Africa
Whether you're a fly-fisher or a surf angler, a carp fan or trout buff, you’ll find a reason to unpack the rod and reel in South Africa.
South African Carp Fishing
Carp have been in this country for so long that they are considered locals. Large and handsome, they're popular among a devoted community of anglers.
Fresh water fishing
If you're looking for the mystic catfish, the feisty yellowfish, the outsize trout or the cunning bass, come fish South Africa's fresh waters.
South African fly-fishing
The alternative fly-fishing scene in South Africa revolves – quite deservedly – around a proudly indigenous fighter: the small- and large-mouthed yellowfish.
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Trout fishing
This is not a lavishly watered country, but the clear streams high up in the mountains are often full of delicious rainbow and brown trout.
South African surf angling
They do it from piers, from breakwaters, from the beach, from the rocks. Surf angling is a time-honoured sport here. And the fish are utterly delicious.
Deep sea fishing in South Africa
The vast South African coastline boasts some brilliant deep sea fishing options – but keep an eye out for leaping sharks and whales too.
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South African Tourism
A visit to the Ushaka Marine World to see the aquarium and the educational dolphin show.
Fishing Spots
- Dullstroom, Mpumalanga
- Du Toit’s Kloof, Western Cape
- The Rhodes District, Southern Drakensberg
- Jonkershoek Valley, Stellenbosch
- Elephant Coast
- Cape Point
- Shelley Beach, Natal South Coast
- Wild Coast
- Jozini Dam, Pongola
- KwaZulu-Natal North Coast
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South Africa Explorer
20 day package - Wild Coast, Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Plettenberg Bay and more ...
