Ash River Outfitters

Ash River Outfitters Premium fly fishing gear, guided experiences and exclusive waters in the Eastern Free State.

Golden light, quiet water, and a proper brown to end the day.Moments like this are what it’s all about — patience, persi...
20/02/2026

Golden light, quiet water, and a proper brown to end the day.

Moments like this are what it’s all about — patience, persistence, and that electric take just before sunset. Clarens showing off again.

That’s the smile of a man who just connected properly!
13/02/2026

That’s the smile of a man who just connected properly!





Silver bars and big smiles. That Ash River chrome never gets old. Clean takes, tight lines and fish built like this are ...
12/02/2026

Silver bars and big smiles. That Ash River chrome never gets old. Clean takes, tight lines and fish built like this are exactly why we keep coming back. Well done Burger and Bianca!





Bronze bars, black spots, and that split second where time stalls.A proper brown trout in the net, earned the right way ...
10/02/2026

Bronze bars, black spots, and that split second where time stalls.
A proper brown trout in the net, earned the right way — good water, clean fly, steady nerve. This is fly fishing turned up loud. Well done Calvin! Come do a drift like no other on The Ash river.





Experimenting with a foam-backed, rubber-leg, skwala-style stonefly attractor dry. These float like a cork and trout can...
04/02/2026

Experimenting with a foam-backed, rubber-leg, skwala-style stonefly attractor dry. These float like a cork and trout can’t refuse them. Tied on a Hanák Competition H 500 BL in a size 10.





Where your stay and your fishing finally line up.Set on the doorstep of some of the best fly fishing in the country, our...
01/02/2026

Where your stay and your fishing finally line up.

Set on the doorstep of some of the best fly fishing in the country, our accommodation offers anglers more than just a place to sleep. Wake up close to the Ash, Caledon and surrounding waters, fish unhurried days on carefully chosen beats, and return to a comfortable, well-considered space that understands why you came in the first place.

Whether you’re planning a focused fishing escape, a weekend with friends, or a longer stay built around time on the river, this is a base designed for anglers who value good water, quiet evenings and easy access to exceptional fishing.

DM us for availability, packages and enquiries.





Golden hour, spotted gold.A clean take, a calm release, and the Ash River doing what it does best.
01/02/2026

Golden hour, spotted gold.
A clean take, a calm release, and the Ash River doing what it does best.




Where mountains lean in close and the current slows just enough to whisper… this is smallmouth yellowfish country.The Ca...
27/01/2026

Where mountains lean in close and the current slows just enough to whisper… this is smallmouth yellowfish country.

The Caledon River is raw, technical, and wildly rewarding. Shallow runs, clean seams, and pods of hard-fighting yellows that eat on the drift and pull like they mean it. Sight fishing, proper wading, and water that makes you slow down and fish properly.

This isn’t a numbers game. It’s a connection.
Wild fish. Big scenery. Proper fly fishing.

If smallmouth yellows are on your list, the Caledon should be near the top.





Crystal-clear water. Wild yellow fish. Big Free State skies.This is the Caledon River done properly – guided access, han...
26/01/2026

Crystal-clear water. Wild yellow fish. Big Free State skies.
This is the Caledon River done properly – guided access, hand-picked water, and a day built entirely around your fishing.
If you’ve ever wanted space, solitude, and honest river trout, this is your river. 🎣

📍Caledon River | Guided fly fishing
📩 DM to book





Address

899 Market Street West
Clarens
9707

Opening Hours

Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

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