899 Market Street, West, Clarens, 9707Open Wed-Sun 09:00-16:00
WhatsApp +27 83 976 6173josh@ashriveroutfitters.co.za
A smiling angler with a bright rainbow trout on the pontoon at sunrise
Fishing Experiences

Choose the right experience for you

Every session is personally guided and adapted to your experience, the season and the prevailing river conditions. All guided river fishing is strictly catch and release.

Premium · 4 hours

Guided Pontoon Drifts

A unique guided session on approximately two kilometres of low-pressure water on a private section of the Ash River. Deep channels, submerged trees and structure hold exceptional rainbow and brown trout that cannot be reached effectively from the bank.

SessionPrice
Morning Pontoon DriftR3,500 per angler
Midday Pontoon Drift per angler
Afternoon Pontoon DriftR3,500 per angler
Angler kneeling on the pontoon with a rainbow trout under a blue sky
1 hour to multi-day

Walk-and-Wade Fishing

Explore the Ash River, Caledon River and Little Caledon River on foot with a dedicated guide, targeting rainbow trout and smallmouth yellowfish. A maximum of two anglers per guide keeps every session personal.

SessionPrice
Quick River Session · 1 hourR1,000 per angler
Quick River Session · 2 hoursR1,500 per angler
Morning or Afternoon · approx. 4 hoursR2,250 per angler
Full Day · approx. 8 hoursR4,000 per angler
Custom Multi-Day TripQuoted individually
A golden smallmouth yellowfish held by a smiling angler
Private · 1 hour

Casting Lessons

Private one-hour lessons on grass or suitable still water near the shop, for complete beginners and experienced anglers who want to improve their technique. The R500 fee covers one or two participants and includes the use of rods, reels and lines.

Available lesson slots are confirmed instantly online. No deposit is required - the fee is payable on arrival.

An angler casting a fly line across calm water
Add-on

Equipment Rental

Complete fly-fishing outfits are available as an optional add-on to any guided fishing booking at R650 per angler per session. The guide selects and prepares the most suitable outfit for the trip.

Equipment Rental Details

How guided bookings work

  1. Request your preferred date and session online. No payment is taken and the session is held for you.
  2. Approval - Josh reviews the request and may suggest another date, time or river if conditions require it.
  3. Deposit - a 50% deposit invoice follows approval. The date is held for 24 hours while awaiting payment.
  4. Confirmed - your confirmation and preparation details are sent once the deposit is received. The balance is payable on arrival.
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