Highland Run Fly Fishing Estate

• Property TypeEstate
• Guests18
• Rooms/Units2
• Minimum Stay3 Nights

Highland Run Fly Fishing Estate is a highly recommended property for self catering in Lydenburg for tourists visiting the Highlands Meander region.

About Highland Run Fly Fishing Estate

Through the wild rugged scenery of the Drakensberg Mountains in Mpumalanga Province, flows one of the finest trout fishing streams in the country. Here, on the banks of the beautiful Spekboom River, nestles Highland Run Fly Fishing Estate, the perfect habitat for both trout and fisherman.

Forming part of the Mount Anderson Water Catchment Reserve, Highland Run is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including many species of antelope and the elusive leopard. Those able to tear themselves away from the five kilometres of rapids, riffles, runs, glides and pools, can hike and bike in the reserve, in the company of over a hundred species of Highveld avifauna. The magic Spekboom Valley, accessed via a 17km dirt road near Lydenburg, still bears relics of its romantic gold-rush days

Self Catering accommodation

Accommodation is in two large, charming, fully appointed self-cartering cottages, where highly trained housekeepers see to your comfort. Thanks to its remote location and bright starlit skies, the après fishing experience at Highland Run creates many extra special memories.

Please see the individual unit descriptions with photographs below, to assist you with your choice.

fishing

Doug Starling, the owner for nearly 30 years, has a vast knowledge of fish behaviour which has led him to create the perfect habitat for the trout and fishermen alike.

The Spekboom is one of the few streams in South Africa where trout do breed freely. Both banks of the stream offer varied fishing for five kilometres, in a series of rapids, riffles, runs, glides and pools. A beat system divides the stream in two, with four / five rods on each beat. At midday, the parties change beats, allowing fishermen the opportunity to fish the entire stream.

The average size of fish taken is 2-3lbs but the estate record stands at 8lb 8oz for a rainbow, and 11lb 15oz for a brown. Catch and release is encouraged, although fishing for the table is acceptable.

please note

• There is a road levy of R75 payable at the gate
• No cell phone reception (land line available at gate for emergencies)
• Self Catering, nearest shop is nearly 30km's away so stock up thoroughly!
• No rod's for hire and no flies available, nearest fly fishing shop is in Dullstroom (90kms away)
• Only fly rods and fly reels may be used. Neither spinning reels nor standard hooks
may be used by any guest, including children
• There is no cost for fish but the bag limit is six fish and there are no rod fees
• Fishing guides and tuition can be arranged, on request
• On arrival, please familiarise yourself with the fishing rules, etiquette and guidelines
• Arrival from 13h00 – not earlier please. Departure by 09h00
• Lost property costs incurred in the recovery of lost items will be for your account and will be held for collection for 3 month maximum