The Definitive Guide to Activities in the Area of Nature's Valley, Plettenberg Bay Area, South Africa

FISHING AND AQUARIUMS

Nature's Valley has some of the best fishing in the area. Cape Yellow Tail, White Steenbras, Yellowbelly Rockcod, Red Roman, Mussel Crackers and Kabeljou are some of the marine and estuarine fish found in the sea or lagoon of Nature's Valley.

For information on angling clubs in the area contact 044-535 9740.

DESCRIPTION ACTIVITY	AGENT	CONTACT INFO
Bass and Fly-fishing in a series of dams teaming with wild fish along a rural route in one of the most pristine settings in the country with the backdrop of the Tsitsikamma mountains. Catches of 3kg Bass are not uncommon.	Storms River Adventure	042- 541 1836 Tel/Fax:042-541 1609 www.stormsriver.com
Deep sea fishing trips. All equipment and bait provided	Crecy Charters	044-533 0748
One-day adventure trips to various unforgettable venues. Guided fishing tours & hunting trips.	Ecofun Adventure Trips	044-871 0578
Boat-based fly fishing, early evening game fish, traditional line fishing experience, etc.	African Fishing Adventures	083-701 5793
20 km from Nature's Valley, this nature reserve stretches up the river for about 5-6km. 2Â½ hours ferry trips available	Keurbooms River Ferry and Angling Club	044-5327876
Fly fishing (as well as hiking, biking, horse riding, paragliding) about 100 kms from Nature's Valley	Outeniqua Trout Lodge	tel/fax: 044-382 6887 E-mail: venneman@iafrica.com www.outeniquatrout.co.za/
Boat hire at Keurbooms	Angling Club	044-535 9740

AQUARIUMS

For those who prefer solid glass between them and marine life, there is the NSRI Aquarium at the Knysna Heads with a variety of salt and fresh water fish, featuring local and foreign sea fauna: Moray Eels, turtles, Clown fish, Oscars, Discus, Angel fish, and the famous Knysna seahorse (Hippocampus capensis) which is found only in the estuaries of the Garden Route. Open daily from 9am to 6pm. Donations go towards Sea Rescue funds for the National Sea Rescue Institute.

The only museum of its kind in the southern hemisphere, the Angling Museum of the JLB Institute of Ichthyology is situated in the Old Gaol, Main Street, Knysna. It houses many donated items such as a large coelacanth caught off the Comoros. Open Mondays to Fridays from 9am to 5pm and Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. Tel: 044-582 6138, Fax: 046-182 3423.

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