Flyfishing report: Saltwater - Border

Date of Report: Monday, 25th May 2026
Name: Dean Stoltz
Email: target@intekom.co.za
Phone: 043 726 4496

The summer season for estuarine fly fishing in the Border area has passed and the waters are now much cooler but fortunately they are reasonably clear compared to the estuaries to the west towards PE and the Garden Route which were hit by heavy floods. The Buffalo, Nahoon and Gonubie estuaries can usually be counted on to at least have plenty of young garrick/leervis which usually provide good sport on light tackle. Sometimes takes a bit of extra work but one is usually rewarded.

At this time of year many fly-fishing enthusiasts of the Border fish the nearby trout dams such as Gubu or the trophy dams further inland.

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The Nahoon estuary.