Trout Permits

March 22nd, 2009 by Chris

Delivering a load of trout

elow is a brief summary of the current situation in regard to the trout permitting system :

“• There is what is referred to as the “Promulgated Fly Fishing (Trout) Zone ” which is a demarcated area where trout have been stocked for many years. Anyone who owns property within this zone is entitled to stock trout once they have obtained a permit.

• Farms that occur outside the zone trout are not permitted but an application can be made to stock and this has been granted in many cases. For new establishments a risk assessment has to be conducted and if there deems to be a risk an E.I.A. will then follow.

• As a producer of trout we are required to obtain an exemption permit to Catch, Transport, Sell and Release Trout . We have been applying on your behalf for this permit for a number of years now but more is required.

• You, as the landowner, are also required to get a permit to RELEASE TROUT into your waters. Once you have been issued with the initial permit we can then do your annual application.”

Issued by Tim Brewer, Katrinasrust, Thursday, March 5, 2009.

Treeferns Trout Lodge falls within the Trout Zone, and we have been applying for and issued permits to stock trout in our dams for many years. Customers are therefore assured that we are complaint with the legislation which legitimise our operation. We will also continue to abide by the law. Our dams are also registered by the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry. We are also in possession of a Business Permit issued by the Department of Housing and Land Affairs

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