Flyfishing report: Trout - Port Elizabeth

Our two local trout dams, Upper van Stadens and Bulk River, were both affected by the heavy floods in May, and we may have lost a significant number of fish over the spillways. We will only know once we can fish these waters thoroughly. Bulk River is accessible but still quite murky, although it is now clearing. The main road to Upper van Stadens was washed away, so there has been little fishing there; however, a member recently caught a yearling at this water.

Our bass dam, Sand River should start fishing well in September as it warms up

Our club, the Eastern Province Freshwater Fish Conservancy, held its AGM at the German Club in PE on 20^th August and we had a better attendance than last year.

The club trip to Thrift, which was booked for August 7 to 9, was cancelled but has been replaced by a September 18 to 20 trip which should be an excellent outing as this popular trophy water is full and fishing well.

Club outings calendar.

September 18 to 20. Thrift Dam in the Winterberg.

October 16 to 18. Rooihoek in the Baviaans Nature Reserve. Smallmouth bass in the Kouga River.

October 31. Upper van Staden’s Dam. Home waters. (to be confirmed)

November 27 to 29. Settlers Dam near Grahamstown. Largemouth bass.

Upper van Staden’s Dam.