Leliekloof Lodge | Fly Fishing News And Updates

Fly fishing season news & dam developments at Leliekloof Lodge

We hope the new year has started gently for you. As we settle into 2026, we wanted to share a few updates from the farm, from exciting fly fishing news to longer-term developments, and a reminder of the many ways to enjoy time at Leliekloof Lodge.

Fly Fishing Weekend Package

2026 Season

We're delighted to confirm that our trout will be ready for the 2026 fly fishing season (April - October), available exclusively in Aquarium Dam.

Our 2026 Fly Fishing Weekend Package includes:

R7,500 per person (3 nights, all inclusive)

• Minimum stay: 3 nights

• Minimum group size: 4 guests

What's included:

• Rod fee

• Accommodation

• Brunch & Dinner

(Drinks, alcohol & snacks excluded)

This package is designed for relaxed, unhurried fishing weekends, time on the water balanced with good food, quiet evenings and the beauty of the Stormberg surroundings.

If you'd like more information or would like to secure a weekend, please feel free to contact me directly.

Kloof Dam: Looking Ahead

We're also excited to share our longer-term plans for Kloof Dam, which will ultimately expand our fly fishing offering.

Fishing in Kloof dam, Leliekloof Lodge

This year, Kloof Dam is being run dry in preparation for future trout stocking. As water levels drop, guests still have the opportunity to enjoy excellent bass and carp fishing, with some impressive fish coming out at present.

Once emptied, the dam will be re-shaped into two sections:

• An upper section dedicated to bass & carp

• A lower section designed. exclusively for trout

The lower section will be dug deeper to allow for cooler water temperatures, creating ideal trout conditions. We'll also be adding a second gravel access road, allowing accessibility around the dam.

This is a careful, long-term project - emptying, reshaping, rebuilding, refilling and restocking takes time. We are aiming to include Kloof Dam in our fly fishing packages from 2028, offering two distinct fishing locations at Leliekloof.

Family exploring sandstone formations

More Than Fishing

While fishing is close to our hearts, it's only part of what makes Leliekloof special.

Guests can also enjoy:

• Guided rock art tours, sharing and protecting some of South Africa's most remarkable cultural sites

• Hiking through dramatic sandstone formations in our hidden Stormberg valley

• Exploring the diverse flora and fauna, unique to this landscape and season

Leliekloof remains a place to slow down, to explore, to rest, to reconnect with nature in a quiet and meaningful way.

We'd love to welcome you back this year, whether for fishing, walking, learning, or simply being still for a while.

Feel free to get in touch, we'd be happy to help!