| Date of Report: Saturday, 22nd August 2026 |
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Name: Capt. Louis Day Email: louis@hermanus.co.za Phone: 082 555 8317 Louis’ shoulder is still a bit sore and stiff after the operation in July, but he hopes it will be back to normal when goes to the Breede in late September. The Breede came down the heaviest flood in 100 years in May and there are still substantial deposits of mud on the banks. This might mean it could be difficult to collect prawns for some time. The odd kob and grunter have been caught but fishing should pick up in September. De Mond is still a bit murky. A few steenbras have been caught and grunter have been seen in deeper water. The mouth of Hermanus lagoon is fairly shallow now and it could close earlier than usual if we do not have heavier falls of rain before winter is over. This might be a bad thing as plenty of shad, kob and leervis will be trapped in the lagoon with lots of mullet to feed on. Bot River lagoon closed last month but was opened artificially on the Kleinmond side as the saline levels were dropping sharply.
The Breede estuary |
