Bait Types and Limits
Below are the current restrictions and regulations on the most common bait that can be collected on the Knysna Estuary.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Bag Limit |
| Alikreukel | — | 5 |
| Armadillo | — | 6 |
| Bloodworm | Arenicola loveni | 5 |
| Clam | — | 8 |
| Crab | — | 15 |
| Cuttlefish | — | 2 |
| Limpet | — | 15 |
| Mole Crab | — | 30 |
| Mud Crab | — | 6 |
| Mud prawn | Upogebia africana | 50 |
| Octopus | — | 2 |
| Periwinkle | — | 50 |
| Polycheate Worm | — | 10 |
| Moonshine Worm | — | 10 |
| Razor Clam | — | 20 |
| Red Bait | — | 2 (kg) |
| Rock Mussel | — | 30 |
| Sand Prawn | — | 50 |
| Swimming Prawn | — | 50 |
| Scallop | — | 10 |
| Sea Cucumber | — | 20 |
| Sea Urchin | — | 20 |