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Durban (uMngeni river mouth)

Sea, from shore  KwaZulu-Natal (Durban) · 07:50 - 18:04

Durban (uMngeni river mouth) on the coast in KwaZulu-Natal (Durban). Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
21°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1029 hPa → stable
Clouds
29.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:05–09:05 Day 09:05–16:49 Dusk 16:49–18:49

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (6 species)

Leerfish
Leerfish
Lichia amia
30%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Galjoen
Galjoen
Dichistius capensis
25%
Active through the day, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bronze Whaler Shark
Bronze Whaler Shark
Carcharhinus brachyurus
16%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Dusky Kob
Dusky Kob
Argyrosomus japonicus
10%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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White Steenbras
White Steenbras
Lithognathus lithognathus
10%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Spotted Grunter
Spotted Grunter
Pomadasys commersonnii
9%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Durban (uMngeni river mouth) is a coastal fishing spot in KwaZulu-Natal (Durban). The fishing here is from the shore.

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

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

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.

Tips right now

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

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

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Common questions

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

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

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, day and dusk.

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

Right now Leerfish is the most likely catch, at about 30%.