Crystal Waters Trout Fishing Underberg.

There are several places in South Africa with the name “Crystal Waters”.  The one that I am referring to is Crystal Waters of Underberg.
They offer fine trout fishing and berg style log and stone cabin accommodation.

Crystal Waters Underberg

The dam can be fished from the sloping grassed sides in many places and from the jetty in front of the cottages.
Located at the end of the district road and surrounded by the mountains of the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park, this peaceful valley offers the perfect setting for dam and river fishing while experiencing the peace and tranquility of the surrounding mountains and at the same time enjoying total privacy.

The 30 hectare dam is situated in the southern corner of the farm and is fed by three mountain streams. This accounts for the crystal clear waters. The rivers that feed the dam do not run through any agricultural lands.

Two streams enter the dam from the Okhahlambe Park. These two  have created channels that run some distance into the dam and these areas consistently deliver good fishing.
The third stream enters  the dam at the top and this also offers consistently good fishing.

The dam is well stocked with 4″ Rainbow and Brown trout at the end of each summer. These fish have been grown out in a hatchery on the farm. This hatchery has been in operation since 2005 and many dams in the Underberg district stock Crystal Waters “Stockies”.

Family fishing on the trout dam.

Float tubes and kick boats with sneakers are welcome. There are two boats for the exclusive use of the cottages and guest’s boats are also welcome. Outboard motors are not allowed.

There is a rod limit of 10 fisherman on the dam at any one time which ensures an undisturbed days fishing.