🐟 Kob (Kabeljou) Profile
Title: Dusky Kob (Kabeljou) – Species Profile
Slug: /dusky-kob-kabeljou
🧾 Basic Info:
Common Name: Kabeljou (Dusky Kob)
Scientific Name: Argyrosomus japonicus
Also Known As: Daga Salmon, Kob
Family: Sciaenidae (Drums/Croakers)
📍 Where to Find It:
Found along most of South Africa’s coast, especially the Eastern Cape and Western Cape.
Common in estuaries, surf zones, and rocky gullies.
Popular spots: Struisbaai, Knysna Lagoon, Port St Johns.
🎯 Best Fishing Methods:
Rock & surf fishing with live bait (mullet, maasbanker)
Estuary spinning with soft plastics or paddle-tails
Night fishing during full and new moons is most productive
🕓 Best Time of Year:
Peak in spring and summer (Sept–Feb)
Can be caught year-round in warm estuaries
🎣 Recommended Tackle:
Heavy surf rods (12–14ft), sliding sinkers, circle hooks
For estuary: Medium setups with braid and paddle-tails
⚠️ Regulations (Check Locally):
Bag limit: Usually 1 per person/day
Minimum size: 60 cm
Often protected in estuaries due to breeding behavior
📚 Fun Fact:
Kabeljou make croaking sounds using their swim bladders, especially during spawning.