Into clubs, festivals and gatherings about all things fly fishing? If you’re around South Africa’s Lowveld, you should check out the Haenertsburg Trout Association. The active club controls multiple waters in the area, boasting an array of species.

WHAT

One of the oldest fly fishing clubs in SA, Haenertsburg Trout Association (HTA) members have access to a broad variety of species including stocked brown and rainbow trout in rivers and dams. Largemouth and smallmouth yellowfish are in the Letaba River, and scalies, bass, and bluegill at several other locations. Membership is exclusive, and outsiders need an in (so on that front there is a slight syndicate element to the club). Once you’re in, you’ll have access to free club accommodation on Ebenezer Dam and fishing throughout the club’s waters. (Above) HTA home stillwater, Ebenezer dam.

Waters:

Sections of the Broederstroom, Helpmekaar, and Letaba rivers. Still waters include Ebenezer Dam and Dap Naudé Dam. 

How much? 

As of 2023, R1 000 joining fee, plus R1 950 annual sub. 

ONCE YOU’RE DONE fishing the Broederstroom, pull into Zwakala Brewery mere metres from the river. After a tough day catching river trout, it’s hard to beat Zwakala’s Limpopo Lager and gourmet burgers.

Wanting more? Check out the full community article from issue 40 below. It’s free charna.

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