Wild Trout Association

THE WILD TROUT ASSOCIATION IS … an organisation in the Eastern Cape Highlands consisting of members who own or administer fly-fishing water. It has developed into the largest fishery of its type on the continent that markets the fly-fishing as an attraction to the region on a sustainable basis. The Association welcomes fly-fishers who do not own or administer water who can apply for country or affiliate membership which allows them to enjoy fishing at reduced rates. The Association was established on 18 April 1991 in order to … provide river and stillwater fly-fishing of excellence promote fly-fishing in the Eastern Cape Highlands protect, regulate and improve the quality of trout waters by promoting the active involvement of landowners in accordance with sound principles of land and water conservation. promote orderly fly-fishing activity and adherence to the highest ethical standards among all fly-fishers pioneer collective, sustainable and responsible utilisation and development of the fly-fishing waters under members control establish and or maintain the fisheries by improving and upgrading where necessary the streams, rivers and stillwaters in consultation with relevant authorities and the best trout fishery management advice available. initiate and nurture a close relationship between trout producers and users. promote the aims and objectives of the Association