Sundowner Adventures offers day fishing for adults & children in a safe and secure environment. This is a great way to spend time in the outdoors with social distancing. Low season (1 Oct to 23 April) is summer time and we allow bass, bait, specimen carp and fly fishing. High season (24 April to 31 Sep) is winter trout season and only fly fishing is permitted. We are eco-friendly, promoting catch and release of fish (although trout may be kept and paid for by arrangement). Sport fishing a fun adventure for individuals, couples and families.
Fly-fishing is an art and clean (no grubby bait!). It is good exercise but you don’t a high fitness level.
The fishing equipment is available for hire, however you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Fishing flies or lures can be bought on site.
We often have fishing monitors on duty to provide guidance on the fishing rules/regulations and to assist with ensuring you have a wonderful experience. They will provide some basic fishing tips but if you want to learn more or have never fishing before then feel free to book one of our group or private fishing lessons.
We believe in keeping the sport environmentally friendly so all fish caught in the catch & release dams caught must be released (And we teach guests the proper techniques required for correctly releasing the fish so that they do not get injured). Most of the dams have Trout (Rainbow, Brown and Golden) and Bass. Academy dam has, Carp, Kurper, trout and bass.
The fishing is done on the six dams at Oxbow Country Estate. We are open for fishing three days a week (Wed,Sat & Sun). Bookings for exclusive or corporate events may be booked on the other days (Mon,Tues,Thu& Fri).
Day fishing access
Non fishers welcome at no charge (max of 2 non fishers may join a fishing guest)
Transport, Tips & gratuities, Drinks and meals not specified. Fishing equipment and tackle (available for hire or bring your own).
Group or private fly fishing lessons.
Trout that can be kept or paid for on request on the catch & keep dam
WHY BOOK THIS?
Fun and easy to learn
Equipment available for hire
Beautiful location
Outdoors
Family bonding
Relaxing
Within 40 mins drive from Pretoria and 65 min from Johannesburg
No meals or drinks may be brought into the property however are available to purchase from the restaurant.
Sundowner Adventures CC
As always, a pleasant day at a great venue. - Gavin
Dams were not in good condition, overgrown with vegetation. Dams were only stocked with smaller bass. This was only communicated on arrival. The fact that picnic is not allowed, even limited is not conducive to creating a welcome atmosphere The facilities at the kiosk is rudimentary, these facilities need to be communicated to be efficient. - Johann
The Day fishing at Oxbow Country Estate was tough but rewarding, the water quality is very good. The staff was professional and helpful. It was a great day - Jaco
Had a good day's fishing. The bite was a bit slow early, but picked up a lot. It's a pity about all the grass/Lilly pads as I remember the water was a bit more fishable last year. Although not a major issue, it would be quite a lot better not having to deal with this as well. Had a bit of an altercation with the person "monitoring" there though. I admittedly "fought/played" a fish for too long (reason being talking to 2 guys about this great venue and recommending Lanseria CC as another fishing area that's great, as they were new to fly-fishing), and released it back with a small throw-in instead of gentle release. However whilst walking around to one of the other dams, I heard the monitoring gentleman talking to 2 people he was busy "teaching" very loudly as if to make sure I heard, how I made a mistake. There was no need to refer to me, and he could've just spoken to them in general, and told them about fighting a fish quick, and a safe release. I feel this was completely unnecessary, and he could've just walked up to me and corrected me instead of to a degree "humiliating" me in front of other fishermen. Educate me as well instead of making me feel like a fool. As mentioned, this is not common practice for me, as I was assisting other guys as I had a fish on as they walked past. I did confront him about this when he was away from his clients as not to cause a scene, and we talked it out, but this was a bit of a sour twist to my experience there. - Francois
The fact that it is close enough for a day out but far enough to feel like I am out of town is a massive plus. The facilities are clean and well kept. There is even a small tuck shop for a breakfast or lunch. The staff are amazing and the fishing is brilliant. I would recommend you try it yourself! - Andre
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