Africa, Southern: Lesotho - TROUT FISHING in Lesotho, Southern Africa


NOTE: During the rainy season most rivers are clouded with silt and fishing is badly affected.

Some rivers are good for fishing but are not readily accessible.

THE BEST AND MOST ACCESSIBLE SPOTS

BUTHA BUTHE
The Malibamats’o, 2km below the Oxbow Lodge.

MOKHOTLONG
Khubelu River, upstream from the point where the road crosses Khubelu at
Tlokoeng village and a few kilometers downstream from Metebong ea Lelingoane(on Khubelu ), are reportedly especially good.

Mokhotlong River upstream from Mateanong.

QACHA’S NEK
Sehlabathebe Park Area Tsoelikane River downstream from the falls, both within and outside the park.

Park Ponds – only available for fishing for guests at Sehlabathebe Lodge.

Leqooa River – The river is reportedly good from its confluence with Thamathu upstream, but the most beautiful stretch is 4 hours horse back from the park lodge.

MASERU
Makhaleng River downstream , 2km below Molimo Nthuse Hotel. This river has been stocked a few times. It is the nearest fishing area, 2 hours’ drive from Maseru.

Senqunyane River – around Marakabei Lodge and upstream from the lodge.

THABA TSEKA
Theba Tseka main dam has been stocked with trout for recreational purposes and fish have an average mass of 270g.

There is another small dam below the Basotho Pony which has been stocked with 140g trout for recreational purposes. Additional permit required.

FEES
The license fee is M5-00 for the whole year, obtainable from:

Ministry of Agriculture
Livestock Division
Private Bag A82
Maseru 100
Lesotho

Tel.: (09266) 22323986

Closed season in scheduled trout is from the first day of June in any year to the thirty-first day of August in that year, both days inclusive.

TYPES OF EQUIPMENT PERMISSIBLE FOR FISHING:
Fishing Tackle for Trout
Only rod and line and artificial non-spinning flies may be used. A landing net and gaff may be used.

Bag Limit for Trout
Twelve trout over ten inches in length. Others must be returned undamaged to the water.

Before taking a fish venture, it is advisable to seek advice on the concentration of fish from the Ministry of Agriculture on the above given address.


Information provided by Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation

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