Sedgefield Train Bridge Fishing Spot

Sedgefield Train Bridge in Sedgefield, has a very nice fishing spot which is situated north off the N2 at Swartvlei. Here you’ll find a variety of fish spesies like Kabeljou, Grunter, Garrick, Stompneus, Mallet & Tilapia. The best bait for Sedgefield Lagoon are sardines, prawn, tjokka & mallet (as live bait). Fishing permits are available at Sedgfield Post Office or SAN Parks.

There are plenty of fishing spots, beaches and activities to do in Sedgefield and not to far distanced from each other.

If you like to stay updated on the tides to know what time will be best to go fishing, visit tidetime.

This fishing spot is just one of many in Sedgefield.

There are no toilet facilities.

About the fish caught here:

• Kabeljou

Season: All Year

Bait: Bloodworm, Chokka, Fish Bait Fillets, Sand Prawns, Mud Prawns, Pilchards, Octopus, Prawn Bait, Blacktail, Karanteen, Mackerel, Elf, Drop Shot, Plugs, Rapala, Spoon

Regulations: From shore or lagoon: Size > 60cm, Bag limit = 1, by boat: size >50 cm, bag limit 5 but only 1 > 110cm per day

Closed Season: No

• Garrick

Season: Spring, Summer

Bait: Karanteen, Pilchards, Blacktail, Mackerel, Elf, Drop Shot, Salt Water Fly, Plugs, Rapala, Spoon

Regulations: Size > 70cm, Bag limit = 2

Closed Season: No

• Stompneus

Season: Winter, Spring (Sea) All Year (Lagoon)

Bait:Bloodworm, Chokka, Sand Prawns, Mud Prawns, Pilchard, Prawn Bait, White Mussel

Regulations: Size > 20cm, Bag limit = 5

Closed Season: No