Stonecutters Lodge is proud of excellent fly-fishing facilities and for the enjoyment of our fishermen ensure excellent stocking of our dams and river. To supplement the wild trout that are breeding in the river, the river is also well-stocked. Catch and release of uninjured fish is permitted.
Fishing reports are often requested and we will be posting reports on a regular basis from guests who have fished our waters. Check out our Blogs on fishing too.
Guest: Tim Pinder who visited Stonecutters recently sent us the following report on the river. 28 Nov to 2nd Dec 2011
"I caught 16 real fish in the 2 and a half days, plus one small fish of about 4 inches long, which can only be a fish that has bred in the river - which is good news. Fly used in river and dams: Walker's Killer of various sizes.
I caught all but one in the river and released them all back from where they came. The one I caught in the dam on Monday evening was about half a kilogram and in good condition.
The rest out of the river - 5 were wonderful fish over a kilogram and in great condition, caught on, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, between about 3 and 6. I caught a few in the regular pools where there is fast moving water, but the 3 over a kilogram fish were in the less obvious spots away from the thatched umbrellas and in more inaccessible places where I had to be more accurate and careful of the submerged branches and obstacles. These fish were all in great condition and gave good fights and leapt out of the water and were fun the catch and release.
I hope that gives you some idea of the fishing. I was very well pleased, and tried to release without to much trauma to the fish. I look forward to returning in future."
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