| Date of Report: Tuesday, 7th July 2026 |
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Name: Vikki Geldenhuys (Cape Piscatorial Society Secretary) Email: cps@piscator.co.za Phone: 081 826 0835 The Rivers. All rivers are now closed until September 1 and some like the Smalblaar were subjected to heavy flooding in May. Lakenvlei. The Ceres area was also hit by heavy rains which resulted in the Lakenvlei Dam becoming quite discoloured due to the runoff from farmlands. The dam, which is full to overflowing has been well stocked, but fishing is quite difficult due to the dirty water, and it is reported that it is an advantage if one has a boat or float tube as fish seem to be holding in the deeper water. Note that the CPS hut at the dam is fully booked every weekend until the first weekend in October but there is alternative accommodation in the area. 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. The dams have been stocked three times this season with the last stocking on June 20 bringing the total to 650 fish with sizes ranging from 550g to 1100g. Fly fishing classes are also offered at the venue provided this is arranged when booking in advance.
Lakenvlei in the winter. Photo courtesy of Len Deyzel.
A La Ferme dam. |
