It is important that we conserve our marine resources before it’s too late. Our marine resources are not endless, and over recent years, over utilisation of stocks has caused the survival of some species to be placed in serious jeopardy.

The Fishing Regulations that are in place ( Marine Living Resources Act ) controls fishing so that fish stocks are sustainably used and not over exploited. The fishing regulations encourages fair and equitable use of our marine resources by all.

Key Points To Remember.

• Responsibility for the enforcement of the fishing regulations in Kwazulu Natal has been delegated to KZN Wildlife.
  
• Each person harvesting any marine resource, including all line fish, requires a permit to do so.
  
• The collection and gathering of intertidal resources requires a permit issued by KZN Wildlife.
  
• Closed Season Crayfish - 1st Nov - 28th Feb
  
• Anti Poaching Hotline - 083 380 6298 - 24hrs

   

Permits
Permits are available in the following categories :

National Permit (Post offices , KZN Wildlife Permit Offices)
General angling, Spearfishing, Cast/ throw net, Mud crab, East Coast Rock Lobster, Recreational fishing from a vessel, Marine Aquaria.
KwaZulu-Natal Invertebrate Permits(KZN Wildlife Permit Offices)
Mussel, Octopus, Oyster, Sand/ Mud prawn, Sea lice, Drag net, Hoop net.

• Monthly permits - Can be obtained for the above categories. Valid for 28 Days from the date of purchase.
  
• Annual permits - Valid for 365 days from the date of purchase.
  
• All permits are available from the KZN Widlife outlets:

   

• Marine Permits Office Durban
  
• Mpenjati Nature Reserve
  
• Shellly Beach Skie Boat Club
  
• Rocky Bay
  
• Umlalazi Nature Reserve
  
• Richards Bay Office
  
• Mapelane
  
• St Lucia
  
• Cape Vidal
  
• Sodwana Bay

   

For further information, please contact your local KZN Wildlife Office - 031 274 1150 or the KZN Wildlife Marine Permits Office - 031 205 5278