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Lagoon Fishing: Knysna

Knysna is a popular holiday destination on the Garden Route of South Africa. One of the reason it is such a popular fishing destination is because of its vast variety of fish the area has to offer.

Being based around the Knysna Lagoon, the area is popular for estuary fishing with Catches Ranging from White Mussel Cracker, White Steenbras, Garrick (Leerie), Kob and Grunter, as well as the occasional Ragged Tooth Shark and a variety of different skates.

Our local fishermen have complied the following information below to help you, when visiting the area catch your dream catch while fishing the Knysna Lagoon.

Click here to see a list of species you can expect to catch in and around Knysna and Sedgefield.

Where to fish on the Knysna Estuary (lagoon)

• Knysna Lagoon hotspot map coming soon!

The best baits to use

The best baits to use in the Southern Cape for Rock and Surf fishing are:

• Fresh Pilchard
• Chokka
• Pink Prawn
• Squid
• Mackerel
• White Mussel
• Bloodworm
• Moonshine Worm
• Redbait

Traces and Tackle

Below are some examples of Traces we have found to work when fishing both on the Knysna Lagoon:

Rigging a trace for a Sandy bottom.

Rigging a trace to catch Shad (Elf).

Thank you to Breezer’s Fishing for their valuable input.