Best Rock And Surf Fishing In South Africa

What is Rock And Surf Fishing?

Surf fishing is the sport of catching fish standing on the shoreline or wading in the surf. A general term, surf fishing may or may not include casting a lure or bait, and refers to all types of shore fishing – from sandy and rocky beaches, rock jetties, or even fishing piers.

The terms surfcasting or beach casting refer more specifically to surf fishing from the beach by casting into the surf at or near the shoreline. With few exceptions, surf fishing is done in

Best Rock And Surf Fishing In South Africa

  • Bats Cave, Eastern Cape
  • Fish River Point, Eastern Cape.
  • Kariega River Mouth, Eastern Cap
  • Kariega River & Estuary, Eastern Cape
  • Bushman’s Surf, River & Estuary, Eastern Cape
  • Brazen Head & Ledges, Transkei
  • The Rocking Horse, Eastern Cape
  • The Triangle, Eastern Cape
  • Kosi Bay, Zululand
  • Stumpy Bay, Eastern Cape
  • Roman Rocks, Eastern Cape
  • Roman Bay, Eastern Cape
  • The Wreck, Eastern Cape
  • Piano Rock, Eastern Cape
  • Jimmy’s Bay, Eastern Cape
  • High Rocks, Eastern Cape
  • Riet Reef, Eastern Cape
  • Three Sisters, Eastern Cape
  • Kleinemonde Rivers, Eastern Cape
  • Kasouga River, Eastern Cape
  • Boknes River, Eastern Cape
  • Whales Back, Eastern Cape

What is the best fishing line for rock and surf fishing?

braided line

Braid is the preferred line type for surf fishing. Make sure to have enough to fill your reel with the right amount of line.

If your reel can spool 500yds of 25lb braided line, then make sure you spool it with about 500yds of 25lb braided line.