South Africa is favored with visiting anglers and native fishermen alike. This is partly due to the wide range of areas to go fishing in South Africa, and partly a result of the unspoilt natural magnificence of the landscape which is home to many types of wildlife and also vegetation living on land plus in the water. Anglers will find a variety of different kinds of fish within these fishing holes which range from the challenging tigerfish to the serene bass.
In terms of spots to go fishing in South Africa, geographically speaking the nation has an extensive coastline of about 3 000 kilometres long extending around the country somewhat similar to a baby's bib. Needless to say, this length of coastline possesses a good number of marine fishing grounds. For fishermen who have a preference for fresh water angling, there's a plethora of lakes, rivers and waterways filled with a variety of fish species from which to choose. It's even possible to visit a neighborhood trout farm for the day and come back with a catch for supper.
It should be mentioned however, that, like with the majority of angling spots around the globe these days, the emphasis is on eco friendly fishing in South Africa and recreational angling permits are usually necessary. When it comes to ocean sportfishing, you'll most definitely need a permit to be able to go up against fish such as sailfish and barracuda. It's also a generally recognized practice to use the catch-and-release approach to angling so as not to affect the fragile equilibrium of Mother Nature in so far as possible.
For fishermen who like to catch fish as a type of entertainment rather than a sport there's fly-fishing, which can be more of an art form than a challenge of wits between man and fish. Natural grounds for fly fishing in South Africa are situated in 3 of the country's mountainous areas located in the Eastern Cape, Natal Midlands and in Mpumalanga. You may find that several of the trout-fishing areas located in these regions are so unmarked by civilisation that you'll require a 4WD automobile to reach them. Now that is really escaping the concrete jungle. Having said that, if you want to escape from it all yet don't want your fishing experience to become a snooze-fest it is possible to take on the spirited tigerfish we mentioned earlier by paying a visit to a place such as Lake Jozini in KwaZulu-Natal.
If you are seriously interested in angling, you most likely have many favourite places you love to visit. In saying that though, you might also enjoy going on chartered fishing trips or taking part in organized fishing competitions and challenges. Organised angling trips specifically, are a great way of fishing in South Africa because they can be combined with a holiday break for the whole family. An additional benefit of organized angling excursions and charters is that the necessary arrangements are dealt with for you, enabling you to focus on hooking the 'big one'.
Fishing may be experienced both as a sport and a type of recreation and is as exhilarating or soothing as you make it. From sport-fishing to fly-fishing, there's something for everyone to enjoy in sun-drenched Southern Africa.
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