Kosi Bay Fish Kraal

 

The Kosi Bay lake system consists of four large lakes and a series of inter-connecting channels that eventually drain via a sandy estuary into the Indian Ocean. The lakes are separated from the ocean by a strip of forested sand dunes. The system is characterised by grassland, interspersed with lakes, pans, streams, marshes and swamps. The swamp forests that are found in this area are the largest in the country.

The local fishermen have a small piece of the 4^th Lake where they can build their fish traps. These are ingenious traps are setup to take advantage of both High tide and Low tide.  The traps are the property of each family and they have been in the family for generations.

  

These images are of a Fisherman that is clearing out his trap. The fisherman uses a spear to spike the fish. They have a lot of fish in the trap and he must catch them one at a time. He uses the goggles to see beneath the water to spear the fish. It takes a lot of skill and patience to spear all the fish.