| Date of Report: Monday, 8th June 2026 |
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Name: Vikki Geldenhuys (Cape Piscatorial Society Secretary) Email: cps@piscator.co.za Phone: 081 826 0835 The Rivers. The rivers which are now closed until September 1 were subjected to heavy flooding shortly before the end of May but a few hardy souls who ventured out to visit the Smalblaar after the flooding reported that the damage was not severe and they even managed to net a couple of trout. Lakenvlei. The floods also hit the Ceres area and although Lakenvlei is now full the water is quite discoloured due to the runoff from the surrounding farmlands. The result is that fishing is difficult at present although the fish are in good condition and the dam is well stocked. It could take some time for the water to clear. Despite this the hut at the dam is fully booked every weekend until the end of September. For more information on the Cape Piscatorial Society refer to the club’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/piscator/ or website at www.Piscator.co.za/CPS2/. La Ferme & other flyfishing options. This venue is situated on the Wemmer River in the Franschhoek area and has a number of dams of which two are stocked with trout and may be fished on a catch and release basis. Hermanus Fly Fishing Club has some dams in the Hemel & Aarde Valley but one must be a member to have access to these waters. Another option is to take time off and head for the trophy dams of the Eastern Cape which are in fine fettle at the moment. Note that Gordon van der Spuy is arranging a trip to this area this winter.
Lakenvlei in the winter. Photo courtesy of Len Deyzel. |
