23 June 2023 6 AM Sardine plans for the weekend

23 June 2023 6 AM Sardine plans for the weekend

23 June 2023 6AM Sardine plans for the weekend: it’s Friday! And the waters here off the coast of southern Kwazulu Natal are laden with sardines. By the shoal! What their plans are for the weekend though, is anyone’s guess.

To get yourself some fresh sardines, start early. Head down to Scottburgh or so. And start scanning. You can rely on the netters to get some for you. Just tag along behind them. At about R50 bucks a dozen. Or you can take your washing basket and go get some yourself. There are dangers. Sharks are wild right now and are seemingly just behaving on reaction. Storm surges from the recent swell also present a problem when wading in the shallows.

Another danger are the sharks in the carpark. Many people have been ripped off by leaving fishing rods or other valuables in their cars. When completely distracted and chasing sardines down on the water’s edge. Criminals are watching and they know fully how to take advantage of sardine fever.

Other than that it all looks to be a fantastic sardine weekend. You can watch yesterday’s video roundup and forecast right here…

Sardine Run 2023 Sightings Map

For a great overall perspective and ongoing look at sardine conditions you can easily check out the interactive sardine and sightings map…updated constantly…right here…

2023 Sardine Run Map 

Install the APP

You can install The Sardine News as an app on your phone (use the three little dot menu on your phone browser). And if you allow notifications, each time we update this page with a confirmed sighting, you will get a real sardine notification.

Right on your phone! Thank you to all those who have installed and used the app this season.

YouTube Channels

For when it’s quiet, in between sardine shoals – we have some cool YouTube Channels to keep you entertained and informed of all things sardines, ocean and conservation.

The Sardine News

Surf Launching Southern Africa

MYDO Tackle Talk

Water Woes (best said in Afrikaans)

And if you wanna catch some fish…