Wilderness Lagoon

Wilderness Lagoon

Wilderness Lagoon is well knows for many reasons like it’s fishing spot, crystal clear waters for swimming, canoeing and its phenomenal beauty and natural life. There are many birds to see, like the Kingfisher and the Knysna Loerie. And on the northern edge a walkway/boardwalk which stretches for about 1km. It has benches every 50m and is great for those romantic sunsets or just to throw in a line. If you come in from the N2 side, there is a beautiful spot to relax and enjoy your day. Dogs are unfortunately not aloud, because it is a nature reserve. No fires are aloud either.

There are many other Activities at Wilderness National Park that can be enjoyed as well like, hiking,  Mountain Biking, Abseiling / Kloofing, bird watching and much more!

Wilderness Lagoon – Fishing Spot

The following fish can be caught in this area, so be sure to bring what is needed and don’t forget your fishing license!

Blacktail / Dassie 

• Season: All Year.
• Bait: Bloodworm, Chokka, Sand Prawns, Mud Prawns, Red Bait, Prawn Bait, White Mussel, Pilchards, Drop Shot.
• Regulations: Size > 20cm, Bag limit = 5.
• Closed Season: No.

Galjoen

• Season: Winter.
• Bait:Sand Prawns, Red Bait (matured), Prawn Bait, White Mussel.
• Regulations: Size > 35cm, Bag limit = 2.
• Closed Season:15 October to last day in February.

Kob / 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.

Leervis / 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.