The Trout Streams
of KwaZulu-Natal
History, literature, fishing articles, descriptions, and interactive maps to guide the discerning flyfisher wanting to explore these waters or deepen their knowledge of the valleys and rivers.
This series has started with the rivers which I fish, and concentrates on the Brown Trout streams of the central Drakensberg and adjacent KZN Midlands area.
* Note, some info is available only on request and at the sole discretion of the author.
Click on each river image below to learn more about these KZN Trout streams.
The Mooi River
The Mooi in KZN is a premier Trout stream flowing from its source near Giants Castle, through the Kamberg and down to Springrove dam. Explore the Mooi here
The uMngeni River
The uMngeni is a little explored river, dominated by slow meadow water. It rises away from the Drakensberg and offers just 17kms of Trout fishing.
The Bushmans River
One of our larger rivers, which Rises at Giants Castle , and provides a mix of water from fast mountain pocket water, to sizeable runs and pools in the lower reaches.
The Lotheni River
A more remote river, which requires a considerable drive on gravel roads, to reach a beautiful remote mountain stream.
The Inzinga
A Trout stream that has fallen into obscurity........ watch this space
The uMkhomazi
A remote stream
The Elands….coming soon
The Yarrow (AKA Mholweni)….coming soon
Would you like to find out about a stream not listed here, or perhaps one where the info shared publicly above is limited? Click here for help:
For recent info on conditions on these and other Trout waters in the KZN Midlands: