Author Topic: Knysna Estuary - information, news, events and reports (Read 215840 times)

Mal Hannes · « **Reply #460 on:** November 05, 2018, 11:38:36 AM »

Praying for my Hometown!

SAfish · « **Reply #461 on:** November 05, 2018, 09:51:47 PM »

We had some welcoming rain during the day which helped a lot. I have measured 20mm.

Visenvryheid · « **Reply #462 on:** November 05, 2018, 11:27:10 PM »

Nice rain ey ;)
And more to come, fires still smouldering..So we need it!

SAfish · « **Reply #463 on:** November 06, 2018, 10:06:59 AM »

Quote from: Visenvryheid on November 05, 2018, 11:27:10 PM

Nice rain ey ;)
And more to come, fires still smouldering..So we need it!

The rain helped a lot. Where do you stay?

Visenvryheid · « **Reply #464 on:** November 06, 2018, 10:31:04 AM »

I'm quite a fair section East of you guys, past Plett, in the thick of it.. Welcome rain this morning again!

SAfish · « **Reply #465 on:** November 06, 2018, 06:07:51 PM »

I work on your side of Plett close to the Keurbooms strand turn off.

Sidd · « **Reply #466 on:** December 10, 2018, 03:24:19 PM »

I did the Otter trail the week of the 6th of November. On day 2 we past by some smoldering trees. The fire caused quite a bit of damage on that portion of the trail.

Mal Hannes · « **Reply #467 on:** December 10, 2018, 04:03:10 PM »

Yes in late November I went through Knysna from Uniondale and the devastation in the forests was unbelievable.

Sidd · « **Reply #468 on:** January 11, 2019, 10:07:24 AM »

A friend of mine move to Sedgefield about a year ago. He wants to start fishing off his kayak on Swartvlei and progress to the Knysna lagoon at some stage.

WRT Swartvlei , when is the best time to fish i.e. on the incoming or outgoing tide?

Would that apply to the Knysna lagoon as well?

SAfish · « **Reply #469 on:** January 11, 2019, 01:52:55 PM »

I don't know about Swartvlei but fish the Knysna lagoon with the tide. Move from spot to spot up river as the tide comes in and out again when the tide goes out. It also depends on the wayer temperature, if the incoming sea water is cold the fish higher up river where the water is warmer. Good water temp for Kob is arround 19-21 degrees. Look out for Leeries smashing bait fish on the surface.

SAfish · « **Reply #470 on:** March 15, 2019, 10:20:30 AM »

Once again the Knysna lagoon is un-safe for recreational activities due to the high Ecoli count. This is becoming a regular thing and the authorities will have to step up their efforts to save the lagoon. The lagoon plays a huge roll in the town's tourist industry. It is sad that one of the best lagoons in the country is in such a bad state.

https://www.knysnaplettherald.com/News/Article/General/knysna-estuary-e-e-e-e-u-u-w-2-201903130301

SAfish · « **Reply #471 on:** April 12, 2019, 05:22:11 PM »

The Featherbed Paddle Cruiser sprung a leak last night and they found it half submerged this morning. I hope they can get it up and running again soon. Here is a link to the NSRI article:
https://www.nsri.org.za/2019/04/paddle-cruiser-taking-water-knysna/

FishStyx · « **Reply #472 on:** April 14, 2019, 09:05:02 AM »

Any more news Hermann? Did they get her to dry land?

SAfish · « **Reply #473 on:** April 14, 2019, 09:26:22 AM »

I don't know but will go and check later.

SAfish · « **Reply #474 on:** April 14, 2019, 11:11:55 AM »

She is stable and salvage operations are continuing.

Update: She is still layning in the same position and there are a lot of salvage equipment on the jetty next to her. I'll keep you updated when the situation changes.

SAfish · « **Reply #475 on:** April 17, 2019, 05:52:08 PM »

Update media release:

Paddle Cruiser refloated

Knysna, 14h00, 17 April 2019

Contractors working on the salvage of Knysna’s Paddle Cruiser successfully refloated the stricken vessel at around 11:00 a.m. today.
The boat, which is owned and operated by the Featherbed Co., was found partially capsized at its moorings early on Friday morning, 12 April, with its port (left) hull underwater and resting on the floor of the Estuary. No one was on board at the time of the accident.
The salvage operation began almost immediately, with steps to prevent pollution of the Estuary being the first priority.
The salvors righted the boat using massive inflatable air bags.
Paddle Cruiser will now lie under observation at its moorings for 24 hours. It will then be dry-docked for a full investigation into the cause of the sinking before clean-up and restoration can begin.

ENDS

Martin Hatchuel

Mal Hannes · « **Reply #476 on:** June 26, 2019, 04:46:39 PM »

So where do you fish in Knysna during cold water conditions.
The current water temp is 14 to 15 degrees.

I thought it might warm up higher up but I can't find warmer water all the way up to St James, actually it is colder when I pass under the train bridge.

SAfish · « **Reply #477 on:** June 26, 2019, 07:21:29 PM »

I have not fished in ages so I can't really give you a really solid answer. We had a lfair bit of rain and the water washing down from the forest is also cold. I would try the shallower areas as well as the area past the white bridge. Of the sea temperature is warmer try fishing closer to the heads on a high tide.

Mal Hannes · « **Reply #478 on:** June 26, 2019, 07:40:50 PM »

This place is still the most beautiful in the country!

Even on a cold night that bait comes back exactly as it went in.

SAfish · « **Reply #479 on:** June 27, 2019, 08:50:10 AM »

I agree, I make time every morning to take in the beauty of our area and I am so grateful to be able to call this place my home.
Fishing is tough this time of the year but the angling club have a skins competition on this weekend and it will be interessting to see what the guys manage to catch.