Destination: Sterkfontein Dam.
Season: November through to end of
March
Duration: Single and Multi day Options.
Multi day trips are advisable to truly appreciate
this world class fishery.
Accommodation: Comfortable chalets
situated in either the Municipal Resort or in
the Private Qwantani Resort.
Sterkfontein Dam: With a
shore line of over a hundred kilometres, this
high altitude body of water offers arguably
the finest freshwater sight fishing Africa has
to offer, on par with top international destinations.
The crystal clear water, combined with a healthy
yellowfish population make this destination
a firm favourite amongst all fly anglers privileged
enough to hunt her waters.
The Fishing: Small mouth
yellowfish , and to a lesser degree large mouth
yellowfish .
Small mouth yellow in Sterkfontein are treated
to a multitude of both terrestrial and aquatic
invertebrates on which to feed. The results
being that fly anglers can confidently target
these freshwater speedsters with dry flies through
out the season, a method we strongly encourage.
Stalking and sight fishing to cruising small
mouth yellowfish (often referred to as a fresh
water bone fish due to the power and speed)
in the 2 – 8lb range is bound to get your
heart pumping.
An Average Day: An average
day starts with an early morning wake up call
from your guide. After a quick breakfast, the
boat is packed with fly rods, tackle, cooler
boxes and packed lunches. Your professional
Tourette Fishing guide will brief you on the
conditions of the day and general plan and tactics
for the morning session, before you head towards
the first spot. Lunch will be enjoyed on the
banks of Sterkfontein Dam or in the comfort
of the chalet, depending on your preference.
Most days we only return to the chalet late
in the afternoon, after an excitement packed
day of casting dry flies to sighted yellowfish
.
Pick up and drop off point (if not
self driving): Harrismith, Durban,
Pietermaritzburg or Johannesburg
Other activities: Sundowner
cruises and game walks, game cruising and cultural
excursions. The world renowned Royal Natal National
Park and Natal Drakensberg are close by and
definitely worth visiting.
For more information on this trip please contact
us. For a customised quote and itinerary to
this or any other African location, please email
keith@tourettefishing.com
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