South African Fishing Spots: Whales Back - Kenton-on-sea
Whales
Back is located off Middle Beach in the coastal town of Kenton-on-sea.
This South African saltwater fishing spot gets it's name, Whales Back,
because the flat rocks where you fish off are mostly underwater and
resemble the back of whale when it breaches the water. This is one of
the more dangerous spots you can fish, and I have personally been washed
off the rocks at here at Whales Back. The rocks are very slippery, as
there is a lot of green seaweed on the rocks, and there are always waves
breaking over them. The safest time to fish this spot is about 30
minutes until an hour after the Spring Low tide.
A
variety of sea
fishes can be caught off Whales Back, but I would definitely say
that this spot is for more experienced anglers. The many rocks in the
water and the strong side wash that is often present causes many anglers
to loose a trace on every cast, and besides the loss of tackle it is
quite a dangerous spot, especially if you are not used to fishing off
the rocks and having waves break on you. Sturdy footwear is a must.
Other than the danger aspect, this is a fantastic fishing spot to fish artificial, light tackle or heavier tackle. Below is a list of the more common fish species that we have recorded at Whales Back:
