Community Work This year’s community work in the Lesotho Highlands has gone above and beyond expectations. Navigating shifting weather patterns and a rugged landscape, the Makhangoa team and local villagers have worked side by side to accomplish what often feels close to impossible. Building Bridges—Literally and Figuratively Our primary footbridge project—linking the villages across the...
Yellowfish Fishing in Lesotho Another unforgettable week of yellowfish fishing in Lesotho, where the smallmouth yellows were out and ready to play—and so were the crew from the Eastern Cape, who brought serious energy (and a few tuna-worthy hook sets) to the mountains. A Heavy-Handed Start Turns into Magic Things kicked off with the Duxbury...
Makhangoa Community Camp fishing Makhangoa Community Camp fishing this week delivered everything from dirty water drama to explosive dry fly eats. The rains returned to the Bokong catchment, and while the river looked prime in terms of flow, visibility tanked—turning it chocolate brown and pushing the yellowfish down into the dam. No one flinched. We...
Bokong Yellowfish Fly Angling The rain finally arrived. The river has transformed from clear and barely flowing to dirty and roaring. The murky water sent the yellows scurrying back into the dam, prompting our Bokong Yellowfish Fly Angling to take a new twist. With the Malibamat’so River as our alternative, we embraced the change and...
Yellowfish in Lesotho The water levels are still low, with the flow barely creeping along, leaving fish stuck in the deeper pools. But when it comes to fishing for yellowfish in Lesotho, persistence pays off. Home Pool? That was the MVP of the week—hands down the best spot, producing most of the fish of the...
Yellowfish Fly Fishing What a week in the Bokong catchment! The Yellowfish fly fishing was tough, no doubt—very little rain and low water levels. Most of the fish were holed up in the deep pools, and the rest were clearly on a break. Stealth was the name of the game, and you’d better believe we...
Yellowfish Fishing A crew of eager anglers packed their rods and headed deep into the Makhangoa mountains, chasing a shared passion for smallmouth yellowfish fishing, relaxation, and an ice-cold Maluti lager at day’s end. This wasn’t just any trip—it was a journey into the maluti mountains, where unforgettable moments were forged. Chasing Golden Yellowfish in...
Rainbow Trout Fishing Rainbow Trout Fishing: A change of season is underway at Makhangoa Community Camp. Nestled in the heart of Lesotho’s rugged terrain, this haven for adventure-seeking fly fishermen with its pristine waters has delivered once again. Over the past week, anglers faced challenging conditions on the river as water levels dropped, testing their...
Lesotho Fishing Lesotho Fishing: Another week at Makhangoa Community Camp on the picturesque Bokong River has passed, leaving behind a tapestry of memories woven from the interplay of challenging conditions and resilient spirits. Throughout this week, it appeared as though the weather gods had conspired against us, unleashing strong winds that transformed both river and...
Bokong River Fishing Bokong River Fishing: This past week at Makhangoa Community Camp in Lesotho presented a medley of challenges and delights. Diminished water levels posed difficulties in luring the yellow fish to dry flies, while the trout awaited cooler temperatures, leaving the river in a state of limbo and making fishing more demanding than...
