The Block - Port Shepstone
Fishing Spot Name: The Block
KZN Coast: South Coast
Closest Town: Port Shepstone
Distance from Durban: ~120km's
GPS Co-ordinates:
S30044'431''
E030027'520''
Type of Fishing spot: Surf with scattered rock
Brief Description: A large river mouth with an open bay to the left and rocky out-crops to the right.
Distance from Carpark: ~100m
Safety Rating (Cars): 5
Directions:
N2 South, Port Shepstone exit, Left on the offramp. Get on to the R102 (Old road) and continue north. Just after the last set of robots turn right and head towards the beach, take a left just over a little bridge that runs over the railway line. Continue on a gravel road towards the parking lot.
Special Notes:
i) Excellent spot during the Sardine run
ii) Very productive night fishing, but safety is questionable and large numbers are recommended.
iii) Gets very crowded in season.
iv) Large Kob are frequently taken here
v) Garrick congregate at this spot during the sardine run.
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