Author Topic: Knysna Estuary - information, news, events and reports (Read 215882 times)

SAfish · « **Reply #180 on:** August 16, 2014, 06:05:54 PM »

Thanks guys.

JohnF, it seems like Spring is on its way but I am sure we will have a couple of stormy days before it finally sets in.

jfrique2 · « **Reply #181 on:** September 04, 2014, 09:07:31 AM »

Hi All

Im new here... This is a great thread.

Any recent news on the lagoon, water temp, fish coming out ect. my parents stay in knysna and i will be there for a week at the end month.
Im originally from EC so i dont know that end of the world, i will have access to a boat. Any advice?

I will also taking a chance as i know its a bit early and going to slide for some shark.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers

SAfish · « **Reply #182 on:** September 04, 2014, 09:11:26 AM »

I am sure you are going to enjoy your stay with us.

There are some fish coming out in the lagoon. I heard reports of big Leeries but have not managed to get one myself. I will try again this weekend and will report back if I get anything. The water at the moment is very clear and on the cold side (16 degrees) but this weeks warm weather should make it pick up a bit.

RobinF · « **Reply #183 on:** September 04, 2014, 09:15:37 AM »

Do a search, you'll find SAFish has posted a lot of great advice on spots, plus he was kind enough to include some maps. So if you have a boat, you should be on your way.

If you really blank out, then go talk to Peter at Breezers Fishing. He will help you a lot. There is another fishing store in Knysna, but they will give you sommer K*k advice

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I'll be there soon too....um Hermann.....need a ride???

SAfish · « **Reply #184 on:** September 04, 2014, 09:18:11 AM »

Robin, I am always keen to get on the water!!

How is this view of the water this morning. Photo cred to my wife.

jfrique2 · « **Reply #185 on:** September 04, 2014, 09:20:21 AM »

Nice...

Thanks bud, Imsure in another 3 weeks the temp should pick up a few deg. and it sounds promising on the sharks as i heard the bronzies start moving into plett when the water temp gets to about 16deg.

Please give us an update if you do go out before the 28th ill keep an eye on the thread.

Cheers...

RobinF · « **Reply #186 on:** September 04, 2014, 09:21:15 AM »

Quote from: SAfish on September 04, 2014, 09:18:11 AM

Robin, I am always keen to get on the water!!

PM-ed you. We'll make a plan. (we are going to catch, there is no doubt about it.)

SAfish · « **Reply #187 on:** September 04, 2014, 09:25:23 AM »

Thanks Robin, I am looking forward to meet you guys.

RobinF · « **Reply #188 on:** September 04, 2014, 09:39:55 AM »

Hermann, is that pic taken from St James?

SAfish · « **Reply #189 on:** September 04, 2014, 09:59:38 AM »

No, Leisure Isle next to the boat club. We are truly blessed to live in such a beautiful area.

jfrique2 · « **Reply #190 on:** September 15, 2014, 12:13:54 PM »

Hi Guys...

Any updated news on the estuary? conditions, water temp, fish coming out?

Ill be there in 10 days.

Thanks for the replies

SAfish · « **Reply #191 on:** September 15, 2014, 12:23:23 PM »

Sorry, I will try and check the water temperature for you this afternoon. I had a hectic weekend with family visiting and the SA cross country champs. I will also chat to some guys and will report back.

jfrique2 · « **Reply #192 on:** September 15, 2014, 12:35:57 PM »

thanks alot bud... Please also ask if the bronzies have moved in yet...

Thank you

SAfish · « **Reply #193 on:** September 15, 2014, 12:37:09 PM »

Will do.

SAfish · « **Reply #194 on:** September 25, 2014, 12:31:27 PM »

Something I did not expect, an Eland in the Knysna forest!

Apparently it was moved from a game farm to a place in Keurbooms and when they offloaded the animals this one jumped the fence. It is now happily living a solitary live in the forest. Luckily the forest falls under the Garden Route National Park and he is now the property of SANparks.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/DEEP-WALLS-The-HEART-of-the-Knysna-Forest/1401389636783663

RobinF · « **Reply #195 on:** September 25, 2014, 12:56:26 PM »

SAfish · « **Reply #196 on:** October 01, 2014, 07:57:53 AM »

After almost a week of overcast conditions and rainy weather it looks like it is finally clearing up. This weekend looks promising and the weather prediction for Sunday is light SE winds and temperatures around 27 degrees. I am finally going to meet up with RobinF and family for some serious fishing and can't wait to get on the water again.
I am in bed with flu but should be ready for Sunday. At least it gives me time to check all my tackle and service my reels.

RobinF · « **Reply #197 on:** October 01, 2014, 01:41:18 PM »

And rain on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Oh well, never stopped us before....

Don't worry Hermann, you'll be better by Sunday, if not, too bad, we'll drag you out of bed. Temp for Sunday is about 18-24, so if the water is not ice cold, we should be ok for some solid action. I cannot remember the last time we blank out there. We always catch.

SAfish · « **Reply #198 on:** October 01, 2014, 01:46:20 PM »

Cool, I will check on the water temperature when I can and will let you know. I saw a photo on FB of a guy that caught a 100cm Leerie. I don't think it was released.

RobinF · « **Reply #199 on:** October 01, 2014, 02:03:33 PM »

Quote from: SAfish on October 01, 2014, 01:46:20 PM

Cool, I will check on the water temperature when I can and will let you know. I saw a photo on FB of a guy that caught a 100cm Leerie. I don't think it was released.

Unless the fish died in the fight, some okes just don't get it. It's only when the fish becomes a no catch that they 'click'. Less trying to make up for the small manhood, rather more conservation I always say. Don't worry about checking the water temp. We are well equipped, we will find warmer water if it's cold. Besides, from Leisure Isle, we can be up past the white bridge in 10 minutes if need be. Oddly enough Connor has caught some of his best fish in colder water.

For what it's worth, I think a lot of the locals release their fish. (Trying to preserve what little is left.) Every bit helps. It's that old saying about a tiny droplet making ripples over great distances.