| Date of Report: Monday, 13th July 2026 |
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Name: Dave Walker Email: dave@wildtrout.co.za Phone: 082 475 5775 Maclear. There has been no change since June which means that the streams which are still flowing well are closed until September 1 while as is normal all the waters on PG Bison forestry property are closed until the rains have fallen and the threat of fire is over. Also, all dams on farm property which have been stocked by the club remained closed until all the cattle have been vaccinated against FMD. It is hoped that the threat of FMD will be over for the popular Ladies Festival scheduled for 8 to 11 October. Refer http://www.fosaf.org.za/calendar.php General information on the fishing in the Maclear area can be accessed by going to the Maclear Fly Fishing Club’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/p/Maclear-Fly-Fishing-Club-100057624511870/?_rdr. or website at https://www.maclear.co.za/activities/fly-fishing. Rhodes Dave Walker of the WTA reports that is normal the streams remain open throughout winter and fortunately after soft soaking rains in autumn and snow melt they are looking excellent. However, strict precautions apply to anyone visiting the area and wishing to fish the local WTA waters. These may be read on our site at https://www.fosaf.org.za/read-Current-491.php. Loch Ness has provided some good fishing for those hardy souls who are prepared to brave the cold conditions of this high elevation dam. It should be noted that the rainbows in the dam are all wild bred in the feeder stream. Barkly East Andrew Clark reports as is normal the streams are closed between end-April and September 1, but the 6 dams which the club stocked have provided some good sport but the anglers who were out last weekend battled in the cold windy conditions. For anglers visiting farms all vehicles need to be sprayed with disinfectant at the Matla Energy fuel station which renders this service in town. Note that the SAFFA Junior trials will be held in the area from 7 to 10 October. Tickets for club waters at R150,00 are available from Andrew Clark at 084 5166471 or andrew.clark@bkb.co.za. Lady Grey Lupela Lodge state that their stretch the Karringmelk remains open for fishing but all vehicles coming onto the property will have to be sprayed with disinfectant while fishing equipment such as boots etc will also have to be disinfected. The stream is flowing well at present, but few anglers have been prepared to come out in the cold conditions.
Winter scene near Rhodes village. Photo courtesy of Tony Kietzman. |
