Napp

See what's biting near you
All spots

Jozini Dam (Pongolapoort)

Lake fishing  KwaZulu-Natal (Jozini) · 07:41 - 18:05

Jozini Dam (Pongolapoort) is a lake in KwaZulu-Natal (Jozini). The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

View on Google Maps Directions

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
25°C
Air temp
20°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1031 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
23.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:56–08:56 Day 08:56–16:50 Dusk 16:50–18:50

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

Next hours

13:00
20°
14:00
21°
15:00
20°
16:00
19°
17:00
19°
18:00
18°
19:00
16°
20:00
16°
21:00
16°
22:00
16°
23:00
16°
00:00
16°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Nile Tilapia
Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
35%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
Tap for details ↗
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
26%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
Tap for details ↗
Tigerfish
Tigerfish
Hydrocynus vittatus
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
Tap for details ↗
Mudfish
Mudfish
Labeo capensis
14%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees.
Tap for details ↗
African Sharptooth Catfish
African Sharptooth Catfish
Clarias gariepinus
10%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, bright sky slows things.
Tap for details ↗

About the fishing here

Jozini Dam (Pongolapoort) is a lake in KwaZulu-Natal (Jozini).

Popular catches here include Nile Tilapia, Largemouth Bass, Tigerfish, Mudfish and African Sharptooth Catfish.

Nile Tilapia fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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

Timing This is a prime window for nile tilapia at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for largemouth bass: Jig around cover.
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:

Fishing licence (overview)

Map

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Jozini Dam (Pongolapoort)?

Popular catches here include Nile Tilapia, Largemouth Bass, Tigerfish, Mudfish and African Sharptooth Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Jozini Dam (Pongolapoort)?

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 Jozini Dam (Pongolapoort)?

Nile Tilapia fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Jozini Dam (Pongolapoort) right now?

Right now Nile Tilapia is the most likely catch, at about 35%.