Sardine Run 2025 Erupts - KZN REPORT (5 JUNE '25)

Loading player...
Here we go — the wait is over. The Sardine Run 2025 has officially burst into action along the KZN coast, shaking up the entire East Coast of South Africa. Icy currents are surging, baitfish are boiling to the surface, and chaos is in full swing. Gannets, dolphins, sharks, and thrill-seeking anglers are all chasing silver — and it’s only just begun.

This isn't just a migration — it's a stampede of marine madness.

From Port Edward to Durban, nets are flying, rods are bending, and no one saw it coming this early. With pilot shoals already hitting the coast and big game fish in tow, the buzz is real, and the action is everywhere.
5 Jun 2025 English South Africa Sports · Leisure

Other recent episodes

Easter Fishing Goes Wild - KZN REPORT (02 APRIL '26)

The Easter long weekend has arrived, and the fishing along the KZN coast is firing on all cylinders. Rock and surf anglers are being treated to red-hot action as seasonal change triggers a full-blown feeding frenzy, with shad, kob, bronze bream and rockcod all on the cards. The central coast…
2 Apr 13 min

Payday Fishing Is Nuclear - KZN REPORT (26 MARCH '26)

Fishing action across KwaZulu Natal is firing on all fronts. Rock and surf anglers are being rewarded for timing short weather windows, with productive sessions reported along the North, Central and South Coast despite challenging conditions. Offshore fishing has surged as warm water pushed down the coast, igniting strong bites…
26 Mar 14 min

Fish North and Cast Deep - KZN REPORT (19 MARCH '26)

Fishing conditions across KwaZulu-Natal have delivered a mixed but rewarding week for anglers, with both coastal and inland waters showing encouraging signs despite changing weather patterns. Along the shoreline, rock and surf anglers have enjoyed steady action, with grey sharks, sand sharks, shad and pompano featuring prominently. The North Coast…
19 Mar 11 min

Autumn Fishing Fires Up - KZN REPORT (12 MARCH '26)

Autumn has settled across KwaZulu-Natal, bringing cooler temperatures, falling river levels and mixed coastal conditions that challenged anglers throughout the week. Despite rough seas and unpredictable coastal forecasts, rock and surf anglers found success by targeting short fishing windows and adapting to shifting water clarity. The North Coast, particularly Tugela…
12 Mar 14 min

Planning Beats Luck - KZN REPORT (04 MARCH '26)

After a run of forgiving “duckpond” conditions, the KwaZulu-Natal coastline delivered a far sterner test this past week. Forecasts warned of unsettled seas and shifting weather, and while conditions were often challenging, anglers who planned carefully and fished around short, workable windows were still rewarded. Along the rock-and-surf front, Tugela…
4 Mar 15 min