"ON THE ROCKS" - FLY FISHING VENUE

Flyfishing dam scene

"The ideal spot to fly fish for those in or near Pretoria"

LOCATION

"On The Rocks" fly fishing venue is situated in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.

It is in Zwavelpoort, east of Pretoria, in the beautiful Bronberg range.

ACTIVITIES

  • Fly fishing for trout.
  • Day visitors only.
  • Accommodation can be arranged nearby.
  • Picnic and "braai" facilities at the dam.

RATES

  • Weekends & Public Holidays - R100 per day per person fishing
  • During the week - R100 per day per person fishing
  • Non-fishing visitors - R50 per person per day (any day)
  • Children under 7 - no charge
  • Rods for hire - R100 per rod - a catching net is included
  • Flies can be bought from us
  • We prefer "catch and release" however, Rainbow and Brown Trout caught and taken will be charged at - R80 per kilogram
  • No Golden Trout may be taken - it has to be released
  • Discounted Rates for groups

ABOUT "ON THE ROCKS" FLY FISHING

  • The dam is about 1.3 hectares in surface size and varies in depth.
  • The dam is stocked a few times per year starting in early April.
  • It is stocked with Rainbow, Brown and Golden Trout and the sizes vary from about 400 grams upwards.
  • The dam is a haven for bird life.
  • At the dam there are picnic sites available with "braai" facilities and toilets.
  • Nearby, about 4 kilometers away, is the Bafana Cash Store for those last minute items which one may have forgotten, such as charcoal or refreshments.

ACCOMMODATION SELF-CATERING

Garden Flat

One bedroom with a double bed and one bunkbed, 2 persons (maximum 4 persons), furnished self catering unit, with kitchenette, shower and toilet.

Rate
R400 for the Garden Flat per night

Garden Cottage

3 bedrooms (maximum 6 persons), bathroom, lounge, kitchen, wooden deck and a barbecue area in adjacent private boma.

Rate
R600 for the Garden Cottage per night

For rates & enquiries
Please call Gretchen
Mobile Local: 082 305 1154
Mobile Int.: +27 82 305 1154
e-mail:

DIRECTIONS

Travel out of Pretoria to the east via Lynnwood Road until you reach the intersection with Hans Strijdom Drive.

From there, continue with Lynnwood Road for about 6.5 kilometers.

Turn right at the Zwavelpoort Road.

Carry on until the tar ends and changes into a dirt road.

Carry straight on for about 300 meters. You will find "On the Rocks" (Plot 128) on your right.

Drive in and follow the signs to the dam.

NOTE

  • Only fly fishing is allowed.
  • Fishing times are from dawn to dusk or from 6 to 6.
  • The Golden Trout are for catch and release only and may not be taken.
  • Discounted Rates for groups, please contact us to enquire
  • Please phone the day before your visit to obtain the gate access code

CONTACT DETAILS

"ON THE ROCKS"
Tel: 082 490 2226 - Charl
Tel: 082 305 1154 - Gretchen
e-mail:

Caught on the fly
Sunrise on the flyfishing dam
Woodland Kingfisher
The entrance to the garden cottage
Bedroom cottage one
Lounge garden cottage two
Boma at garden cottage two
Stream at On the Rocks fly fishing venue
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Charlie with Rainbow Trout