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Durban (uMngeni river mouth)

Sea, from shore  KwaZulu-Natal (Durban) · 07:39 - 18:25

Durban (uMngeni river mouth) is a coastal fishing spot in KwaZulu-Natal (Durban). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Leerfish, Bronze Whaler Shark and Dusky Kob.

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Prime 76% The bite right now
Top bet: Leerfish Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
75%
23°
Thu
71%
28°
Fri
75%
24°
Sat
79%
24°
Sun
83%
21°
Best day
Mon
80%
15°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
22°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:54–08:54 Dusk 17:10–19:10 Night 19:10–06:54

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:23–06:23 Major period 16:23–18:23 Minor period 23:03–00:33 Minor period 10:13–11:43

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

15:00
22°
16:00
22°
17:00
22°
18:00
21°
19:00
20°
20:00
19°
21:00
18°
22:00
18°
23:00
18°
00:00
16°
01:00
15°
02:00
14°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Leerfish
Lichia amia
76%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Bronze Whaler Shark
Carcharhinus brachyurus
50%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, bright sky slows things.
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Dusky Kob
Argyrosomus japonicus
45%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Galjoen
Dichistius capensis
35%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, bright sky slows things.
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Spotted Grunter
Pomadasys commersonnii
33%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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White Steenbras
Lithognathus lithognathus
30%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Leerfish, Bronze Whaler Shark, Dusky Kob, Galjoen, Spotted Grunter and White Steenbras.

Leerfish fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for leerfish at dusk. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Durban (uMngeni river mouth)?

Popular catches here include Leerfish, Bronze Whaler Shark, Dusky Kob, Galjoen, Spotted Grunter and White Steenbras.

Do you need a fishing license at Durban (uMngeni river mouth)?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Durban (uMngeni river mouth)?

Leerfish fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Durban (uMngeni river mouth) right now?

Right now Leerfish is the most likely catch, at about 60%.