South African Fish

 

Fishing, Angling And Fish You Can Catch on South African Waters

All The Fish Associated Pages That Will Be Found On This Website

Fishing is a past time that has been enjoyed by various anglers for a number of years. All the species of fish that occur in South Africa's waters have all been caught at least once. This page promotes both the conservation of all fresh water and salt water fish as well as the fishermen who try and catch these amazing aquatic life forms. Listed below are all the pages that concern fish species and fishing in general on this web site. Fishing is a great sport and it is amazing to see how different fish fight and react when they are being caught. Just remember fish responsibly and limit your kill, don't kill your limit!

South African Fishing Home Page

There are so many types of fish species and types of fishing techniques and angling options in South Africa. And South Africa is a wonderfully diverse place when it comes to fishing...

Fishing Logs And Fish Species Records

Fishing is one of the most laid back, enjoyable and relaxing sports that South Africa has to hold. Not only does South Africa have a lot of fish species but there are so many ways to fish to catch these aquatic...

Freshwater Fishing Records

The following table is a record list and log of all the Southern African inland and freshwater fish species that my father and I have caught. This angling log is for general interest and the records...

Saltwater Fishing Records

Offshore angling or saltwater fishing is very entertaining. This fishing experience holds more excitement than inland fishing as you never know what to expect...

Freshwater Fish Species

There are about 150 or so common freshwater South African fish species. This is the ultimate list and all the inland fish species of South Africa will be listed in a table below...

Saltwater Fish Species

Saltwater fish are unbelievable and of the 300 common species each one of them have their own individual qualities. Below you will find a list of all the common ocean dwelling fish species...

South African Fish Pictures And Photo's

It is a joy for fisherman to catch that not often caught or seen specie of fish, or that huge specimen...

The Rainbow Trout

The Rainbow Trout was first introduced to South Africa in 1897, but it was only in the 1980's...

The Sharptooth Catfish

The South African Sharptooth Catfish, which is also known as the Barbel, is a common fish in South African waters...

Un-Identified Fish Photo's

Do you know what these fish species are? Can you identify them? If so please let SA Game Reserves.com know what you think these fish are...

Cape Stumpnose Pictures And Information

South Africa's Cape Stumpnose fish is an amazing looking specimen. Rhabdosrgus holubi is it's scientific name and it gets it's common name from the place it was discovered and the shape of it's nose, very stout...

The Majestic Dorado

This fishing page contains information on the Dorado (Dolphin Fish) as well as some very interesting photographs...

Pinky (Olive) Grunter Pictures And Information

This South African Grunter species is one of the smallest. It has many different names. The Olive Grunter is often called the Olive Grunt, Pinky and occasionally Piggy...

Zebra Fish Information And Images

This South African fish gets it's name from the stripes it has on it's body which resemble a Zebra so it was named the Zebra Fish...

Spotted Rockcod Photo's And Facts

The Spotted Rockcod, also called the Catface Rock Cod, is not very highly caught or encountered fish species in South Africa...

The Aggressive Pickhandle Barracuda

On this page you will be able to found out some fascinating fact about this Barracuda species, there are also beautiful pictures...

Strepie Fish Information And Pictures

The Strepie is a truely beautiful South African fish species. It was named the Strepie (Striped) after the +- 10 yellow stripes that run across...

Sergeant Major Pictures And Facts

The Sergeant Major is a very intriguing South African fish that is often called the Coral Fish or Five Banded Damselfish. The colours on this beautiful fish...

Freshwater Mullet Information And Photograph's

The Freshwater Mullet is a South African fish that is endemic to the Cape and Kwazulu Natal waters. This Mullet is different from other freshwater species...

Black Tip Kingfish Information And Images

The Yellow Tail Kingfish is a very eye striking saltwater game fish. This saltwater species gets its 2 most common names from distinguishing body features: The black tip on it's pectoral fin and its yellow tail...

Evil Eyed Puffer Pictures, Images And Info

The Evil Eyed Puffer Fish is a commonly caught South African fish species which readily takes almost any bait, often intended for different fish or larger species. This Puffer fish has a green coloured upper body and a yellow line that separates...

White Steenbras (Pignose Grunter) Information And Photographs

The White Steenbras is also known as the Pignose Grunter and it is a large, strong fighting and good eating South African saltwater fish...

Stonebream Images And Facts

The Stonebream is a distinguished South African coastal salt water fish species that occurs in turbulent, rocky waters...

Striped Mullet Information

The Striped Mullet is a common coastal and estuarine South African fish...

The Beautiful Common Blacktail Information And Pictures

South Africa's Blacktail is a very commonly caught fish by many South African anglers and fisherman. Blacktail is the most well know name by which this fish goes by, however South African's also refer to it as the Dassie and world wide it is also known as the White Bream. It's scientific name is Diplodus sargus...

 


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