Sterkfontein Yellowfish Sight Fishing

The primary target for anglers visiting Sterkfontein is the Smallmouth Yellowfish, however, largemouth yellowfish have become more and more of a general sight. The smallmouths are typically encountered near the surface, patrolling the edges, scum lines, and weed beds picking off terrestrial insects. With a 5 or 6wt outfit and a bunch of hand-selected dry flies we wait in ambush we drift stealthily along the most productive areas of the dam presenting flies to Smallmouth Yellowfish. 

Smallmouth yellows typically weigh between 1 and 5 pounds, with a fish between 6 and 7 pounds being regarded as a true trophy. Your backing will almost certainly be seen more often than not, even at these proportions. What makes Sterkfontein so exciting is the sight-fishing component that the dam’s crystal-clear waters emphasize. One of the most rewarding fly fishing experiences available to local anglers is witnessing a prize Smallmouth detect your chosen imitation as prey, move forward, and softly sip it up from the surface of the water.

Our fleet of two 16-foot custom-built boats will be used for sight fishing, and our team of seasoned professional guides will be in charge. They will be equipped with a cutting-edge GPS spot-lock trolling motor to keep you on the cruising yellows all day long, which will increase your chances of success. These boats are ideal for fishing in Sterkfontein and play a key role in facilitating easy access to the many parts of the dam that are otherwise inaccessible by foot along its banks. The best dry fly fishing in South Africa may be found during the peak season, which runs from November to March. Flying ant hatches are frequent in February, which is exciting but might be challenging to fish.