SunOx Fishing Adventures

Background: The sport and fly fishing re-opened at Oxbow Country Estate in February 2025, and is operated by Sundowner Fly-fishing Adventures. The operation is now referred to as SUNOX Fishing. We offer a bespoke sport and fly-fishing experience for leisure (individuals, groups) and corporates client.

You only have to drive an hour to feel like you are fishing in Dullstroom or KZN midlands. With six fishing dams you will have plenty of fishing access at your finger tips. In winter we offer fly-fishing for trout (Rainbow, Brown, Gold & Red) and in summer loads of fun fishing with spin, specimen and fly for bass and carp.

We offer the option at the beginning of either winter or summer season to join the SunOx fishing club by purchasing a fishing package. You do not have to be a member of the fishing club to visit as a day fisher. Our online system provides an easy solution for booking day fishing, fishing lessons and various special events.

There will be lots of great events to join in including Winter fly-fishing competition, Summer Bass Fishing Competition, Night fishing and fishing master classes hosted by local and international experts. If you would like to learn the basics or progress to intermediate skills then we will be offering a sport fishing academy.

We love providing qualify sport fishing and connecting people with an awesome culture. The details: Sundowner Fly-fishing Adventures is privileged to operate SUNOX Fishing in collaboration with Oxbow Country Estate. SUNOX is regarded as one of the top sport & fly-fishing venues in Gauteng.

There are seven fishing dams to suit the discerning sport and fly fishermen. Non fishing guests can relax and enjoy themselves on the most beautiful properties in Gauteng. You literally have a “Dullstroom-on-your-doorstep” experience in close proximity to Pretoria, Joburg, East Rand and Middelburg.

There are two fishing seasons. Summer we offer bass, kurper and carp using art lure, specimen and fly fishing. Winter we offer trout (rainbow & brown) with fly fishing only. Day fishing permit prices: Summer with access available on Wed (2nd & 4th), Sat, Sun & public holidays for 1 Oct to 31 April Adult single @ R175 per fisher per day Adult two or more @ R150 per fisher per day Pensioner @ R150 per fisher per day Child u12 @ R125 per fisher per day Non fisher @ R25 per person per day Winter with access available on Wed, Sat, Sun & public holidays for 1 May to 30 Sep Adult (single) @ R275 per fisher per day Adult (two or more) @ R250 per fisher per day Adult half day Wed @ R200 per fisher per day Pensioner @ R200 per fisher per day Pensioner half day Wed @ R150 per fisher per day Child u12 @ R185 per fisher per day Child u12 half day Wed @ R125 per fisher per day Non fisher @ R25 per person per day Access times Wednesday & Sunday: 6am to 5:30pm Saturday: 6am to 6pm Bookings can be made easily with our online system click here Other activities Introductory group fly fishing lesson: book now Private fly fishing lesson Kids bass and trout fishing party: book Dec 2025 special now Corporate fly fishing team build or year end event: more info Annual Winter Flyfishing Competition Moonlight wine, dine and fly fishing extravaganza Fishing with the pro’s master class series Luxury accommodation available at the main lodge