Fly Fishing in and near Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth Fishing

Try fly-fishing in salt water rivers and river mouths for tiger, skipjack, leervis and kob. Try the Swartkops, Sundays, Maitland, Van Stadens and Gamtoos Rivers (all within an hour's drive from the city) for a variety of catches including the giant kob (cabeljou). ... more

Fly fishing in South Africa offers anglers some of the best opportunities in world to cast their line and hope for a bite. The rivers and dams of South Africa are blissfully uncrowded and the stock counts are high. These favourable conditions, and some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet means every avid angler should add South Africa to their list of must-see places to visit.

The undisputed centre of South Africa's fly fishing destinations is the province of Mpumalanga. Those fly fishing in Belfast and its surrounds have access to a pristine, undeveloped area full of beautiful locations to cast a line. Fly fishing in Machadodorp nearby, visitors can either bring their own equipment or rent some from the multitude of lodges, resorts and tackle shops that will gladly supply whatever they need

There is also accommodation available at these prime fishing spots to suit every budget: from five star luxury guest houses to rustic riverside cabins.

Looking to do a spot of fly fishing in Sabie? You won't be disappointed. Rivers and dams in Mpumalanga offer three species of trout; golden, brown and rainbow, and you will have the chance to try your luck with bass and yellowfish in certain locations. The catch and release rules differ from place to place, so what counts when fly fishing in Lydenburg might not be relevant in Sabie and vice versa. Check with your guide or the lodge staff before you set out.

If the Mpumalanga trout aren't biting, the Drakensburg mountain region in KwaZulu Natal should also not be missed. Spectacular scenery and mountain streams teeming with trout will not disappoint even the most seasoned fisherman. Those fly fishing in Howick have access to Albert Falls, the premier bass dam in South Africa, while fly fishing in Underberg can enjoyed in the pristine environment of the Kamberg Nature Reserve.