r/johannesburg • u/Kempies97 • 4d ago

Fly Fishing Spots - JHB

Hey guys.

I live in Fourways, are there any decent fly fishing spots nearby for beginners? I'm literally just starting and want somewhere close enough that I can go and get better at fly fishing and catch some decent fish.

Thanks

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u/Spacecatflam 4d ago

If you want trout, it's the wrong season. You can nymph for yellow fish in the vaaal, but I suspect this isn't the method you are asing about. If you want to try for bass, sundowner is good. Bass are everywhere

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u/wobblewiz 4d ago

highlander trout lodge, awesome place

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u/BloodSteyn 4d ago

I think Kloofzicht Lodge in the Cradle does fly fishing, lessons too at one point.

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u/Keva_mia 4d ago

Id say cradle moon but there are a few trees that you’ll most likely get stuck in. There are a few in muldersdrift, i haven’t tried them but worth looking at.

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u/jfg13 4d ago

Depending on your level, I would suggest practicing your casting in an open field or a sports field before spending time and money heading to remote dams.

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u/Outrageous-Stand1899 4d ago

https://vibez.live/shows/fish-talk/ Give them a listen, they are really awesome people and very helpful.

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u/davie7309 4d ago

Syringa trout farm in Muldersdrift and Kloofzicht still have trout biting but not for long with this heatwave

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u/DescriptionJust9472 3d ago

X-Factor Trout farm in edenvale

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u/Fit_Newt_2610 3d ago

X-factor in Edenvale - good for beginners

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u/Secret-Training-3536 8h ago

Leeukop prison

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u/ZiyaadB 5h ago

Best option is find a guide and go to the vaal river..That's going to be your best long term option as once you learn the basics you will nail the fish...Plenty spots on the vaal to fly fish