One Hundred Years Ago
One hundred years ago, in 1912, the Postmaster from Lydenburg caught a fish in a local river that reminded him of a trout. In an area with a cool climate and an abundance of rivers and lakes, he reasoned that it would be an ideal place to release trout.
The trout industry in the area was born and in 1916 the Postmaster released the first trout fingerlings in a few nearby streams.
From these small beginnings, one hundred years later, the area has become one of the premier trout fishing areas in South Africa.
The fly fishing experience is one that is sought after by many people. It is a solitary experience requiring focus and concentration but one that has huge rewards, the peace and tranquillity of the setting, the thrill of the fight and the satisfaction of landing a trophy fish.
Fly fishing Dullstroom style offers all of this. An unspoilt landscape with majestic scenery from unspoilt grassy plains to the mountains of the Steenkampsberg range providing an environment synonymous with fly fishing.
The old farms in the area have always been interlaced with a network of streams, rivers and dams. In recent times the numbers of farms has dwindled and have been replaced with estates offering country getaways to the urban populace and of course some of the best fly fishing in the whole of South Africa with waterways stocked with an abundance of impressive trout.
Searching fly fishing Dullstroom on the internet will yield about 40,000 hits. For a town, better described as a village, it is a hit rate that speaks volumes about the quality of the fly fishing available in the area. Fly fishing Dullstroom lists a variety of accommodation for rent or purchase providing a selection of fly fishing opportunities. Whether you are a weekender looking for some relaxing recreation fishing on a dam or an angler with a burning passion for fly fishing matching your skills with the healthy river trout, the small town of Dullstroom and its surrounds can deliver.
Dullstroom sits 2100 metres above sea level in the mist belt and is one of the coldest towns in Mpumalanga. The climate is typically a highland climate with cool evenings and fresh mornings with the sun shining through a dawn mist. All of this creates a complete fly fishing experience rounded off with a drink of your choice, sitting in front of a log fire at the end of the day.
The area also offers some fantastic birding opportunities, hundreds of kilometres of hiking and biking trails, picturesque picnicking spots and a diverse range of flora. Although wildlife in general is plentiful in the valleys and plains of the area, Dullstroom is also very close to the world famous Kruger National Park. A day trip to the Kruger Park can be an enjoyable diversion for the whole family.
Fly fishing Dullstroom style will give you an authentic fly fishing experience taking you away to the solitude of the Scottish highlands with its magnificent scenery and its renowned fishing.
The trout industry in the area was born and in 1916 the Postmaster released the first trout fingerlings in a few nearby streams.
From these small beginnings, one hundred years later, the area has become one of the premier trout fishing areas in South Africa.
The fly fishing experience is one that is sought after by many people. It is a solitary experience requiring focus and concentration but one that has huge rewards, the peace and tranquillity of the setting, the thrill of the fight and the satisfaction of landing a trophy fish.
Fly fishing Dullstroom style offers all of this. An unspoilt landscape with majestic scenery from unspoilt grassy plains to the mountains of the Steenkampsberg range providing an environment synonymous with fly fishing.
The old farms in the area have always been interlaced with a network of streams, rivers and dams. In recent times the numbers of farms has dwindled and have been replaced with estates offering country getaways to the urban populace and of course some of the best fly fishing in the whole of South Africa with waterways stocked with an abundance of impressive trout.
Searching fly fishing Dullstroom on the internet will yield about 40,000 hits. For a town, better described as a village, it is a hit rate that speaks volumes about the quality of the fly fishing available in the area. Fly fishing Dullstroom lists a variety of accommodation for rent or purchase providing a selection of fly fishing opportunities. Whether you are a weekender looking for some relaxing recreation fishing on a dam or an angler with a burning passion for fly fishing matching your skills with the healthy river trout, the small town of Dullstroom and its surrounds can deliver.
Dullstroom sits 2100 metres above sea level in the mist belt and is one of the coldest towns in Mpumalanga. The climate is typically a highland climate with cool evenings and fresh mornings with the sun shining through a dawn mist. All of this creates a complete fly fishing experience rounded off with a drink of your choice, sitting in front of a log fire at the end of the day.
The area also offers some fantastic birding opportunities, hundreds of kilometres of hiking and biking trails, picturesque picnicking spots and a diverse range of flora. Although wildlife in general is plentiful in the valleys and plains of the area, Dullstroom is also very close to the world famous Kruger National Park. A day trip to the Kruger Park can be an enjoyable diversion for the whole family.
Fly fishing Dullstroom style will give you an authentic fly fishing experience taking you away to the solitude of the Scottish highlands with its magnificent scenery and its renowned fishing.
