Four still waters between 1ha - 1.5ha in size are available to the fly angler.

Three are stocked quarterly with rainbow and brown trout of up to 2kg from the farm's own stock dam. One still water is available for bass angling.

Float tubes are permitted. All fishing is within walking distance from the accommodation - one trout dam is situated 5mts in front of the cottage.

A rod fee of R175 per angler per day is charged for guests. Day anglers are welcome at a fee of R250 per angler per day ( On a Catch & Release Basis.)

Kept fish are charged at R200/kg

The biggest fish caught to date has been a 6.5kg rainbow (see photo gallery) 78cm and a 4.2kg brown trout.

Fly rods (3/4-wt and 5/6-wt) can be hired at a fee of R80/day,including reel, lines and landing net.

Flies are sold at R12 for three (operates on an honesty box in the cottage).

A guide is available for coaching at a fee of R250 per 2hr session.

2009 June 81cm Rainbow hen not weighed but estimated at 7.4 kg's

was released in the bottom dam

Freshwater prawn & Natal minnows were introduced into the dams in 2003 this changed the entire concept of fishing at Troutbagger

our fish are long and mean !

NO TAPERED LEADERS ALLOWED. A MINIMUM 10 - 15 POUND LEADER IS LAW. NO EXEPTIONS!

"In one weekend see the Fly Fishing Magazine August 2008 the weekend of the giants
5 Fish of over 5kgs and 1 of over 6.1kgs and 1 of 6.5kgs
52 Fish of all sizes were caught that weekend, many broken leaders and lost fish, and happy customers