Verlorenkloof Fishing Rules

In terms of the Use Agreement, the Directors of the Share Block Company will set the fishing rules from time to time. We have decided to move to a catch and release system on all of the dams except for the Kiddies Pond (Koljander). This will allow for a higher growth rate of our trout, which we hope will result in a greater number of trophy trout being caught and improve the overall fishing experience.

  1. Rod limit: one rod per bedroom of your Croft on the water at any one time. Do not crowd any one venue.
  2. Conventional fly tackle only, pertinently not spinning gear.
  3. Barbless flies to be used at all times to facilitate release of fish.
  4. Please record all fish caught; in order to facilitate the stocking program.
  5. Dam limits: Strictly Catch and Release on all of the dams.
  6. River limits: Strictly Catch and Release.
  7. When releasing a fish, do not take it from the water. Wet your hands thoroughly before touching the fish; restrain it by gently turning the fish upside down in the
    water and remove the fly without tearing the mouth. If the fish looks likely to expire after being caught, please remove it from the water, keep it and report the fatality on your catch record.
  8. Swimming is not allowed in the dams, weir or river.
  9. Please ensure that guests and children are aware of the fishing rules

Rod Rentals and Fishing Clinics

For the convenience of our guests, we have fly fishing rods available for rental from the reception.

Please take note of the information below:

Rod Rental Rates:

Deposit: R550.00 This amount will be added to your account when a rod is rented and will be credited when the rod is returned in good condition.

The Deposit will be deducted if:

  • The Rod shaft is broken
  • Guides are broken on the rod shaft
  • The reel is broken

Please note that if you misplace your safety googles then R50.00 of the deposit will be deducted for a replacement fee.

Rod Rental: The daily rental rate is R120.00/day or for 4 or more days a fixed rental of R500.00 will be charged.

Other information

Safety goggles will be provided with each rod rented and should be worn by the person casting the rod to provide eye protection.
Flies: Each rod will come ready with one fly tied on but any additional flies and tippet material will be for the guests’ own account and are available from reception.

Fishing Clinics

If you are looking to learn the basics of casting, get some tips on more advanced techniques that are specifically suited to our waters and any other advice why not book a fishing clinic with one of our highly skilled guides (Joseph, Buffel or William).

The fishing clinics are charged at R150.00 per person and this includes a session of 1-2 hours with our guide. For a Group session of 4 or more people the cost is R550.00.

Please take note of the Fishing Rules and Etiquette available from the reception as these are always applicable to any person fishing at any of the Verlorenkloof waters.

Please do not hesitate to ask the receptionist for any other information or make bookings for rod rentals or fishing clinics.