Flyfishing report: Trout - Western Cape

Rivers.

All rivers are now closed until September 1 and some like the Smalblaar were subjected to heavy flooding in May but since then it has been a relatively dry winter.

Lakenvlei.

This large expanse of water remains full but is still discoloured. This was caused by heavy run off from the farmlands following of the floods of May. Despite being well stocked several visitors blanked during July probably due to the dirty water and low temperatures. However, the club hut is still fully booked during weekends through to October as anglers enjoy the beautiful surroundings in the Ceres valley which is flanked by spectacular mountains. There is also alternative accommodation nearby.

CPS members should note that there are two important events coming up in the Aug/Sept period. Firstly, there is the CPS AGM starting at 19h00 at the club house on 20^th August and then on 5th Sept to celebrate the opening of the river season an “Afskop Event” will be held from 10am to 3pm at the Du Kloof hotel in Du Toit’s Kloof. Experts will be on hand to teach casting, fly tying and stream flyfishing tactics. See https://www.fosaf.org.za/calendar.php.

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.

There may be dams stocked with trout near Hermanus or other areas within range of Cape Town which are available for flyfishing on a day ticket basis.

Discolouration of the Lakenvlei.

A La Ferme dam.