| Date of Report: Wednesday, 4th February 2026 |
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Name: Ruben Schoeman Email: rubenmschoeman@gmail.com Phone: 079 793 8169 I have not been out much in the last few weeks, but my fishing friends say it has been a good period now the holiday makers have packed up and there is less boat traffic on the estuaries. There are plenty of swimming prawns in the Swartkops, Sundays and Gamtoos and maybe even the Krom. My friends have done well with garrick and grunter and the odd skipjack. Keep in mind that, despite the dry conditions, our main estuaries are tidal and stay open all year round. Another issue to bear in mind is that February through to April is the best period to target large garrick in the surf. Last year some very big garrick, up to 20kg were taken in the surf zone.
A tagged garrick (leervis) being released. Photo courtesy of Chris Schoultz.
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