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Groenvlei
Lake fishing spot
A rare freshwater coastal lake near Sedgefield holding a strong largemouth bass population plus carp and tilapia. Fish weed edges from a kayak or float tube at first light. No powerboats; SANParks/CapeNature rules apply.
🎣 Best fishing times today
Major & minor solunar periods from the moon's position. A guide, not a guarantee.
🐟 What's biting now
Cob (Kabeljou)
Red Roman
Galjoen
White Steenbras
Spotted Grunter
Cape Stumpnose
Blacktail
Musselcracker
In season around September on the Garden Route.
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🌊 Tides & moon
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Spot info
-34.0300, 22.8580
Parking at SANParks/municipal access points
Flat, easy access; boardwalks in reserve areas
Still mornings; light SE afternoons
Strong westerlies churn the shallow lakes
N/A — light and hatch matter more than tide
Weed beds, sand flats and channels between lakes
Short-medium casts along weed edges
🚫 Prohibited — DFFE (DAFF) bans the use of drones for fishing, deploying baits or spotting fish in South African waters.
Superb protected kayak water
Bait collection restricted in park waters — check SANParks rules
Wilderness Lakes fall under SANParks — permits and zone rules apply
Where it is
Charters & tours near Groenvlei
Knysna Deep Sea Fishing Charter
Knysna Charters
R 2 000.00 R2000 per person · minimum 5 pax
Knysna Heads Boat Tour & Lagoon Cruise
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R 550.00 R550 per person
Sunset Cruise / Sundowner
Knysna Charters
R 800.00 R800 per person
Scootours
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R 650.00 R650 per person
Guided Surf Fishing Charter
WD Charters
R 0.00 Price on enquiry
Guided Estuary Fishing Charter
WD Charters
R 0.00 Price on enquiry
