Private guide · Laverpa · Dullstroom trout fishing

Dullstroom fly fishing
guide rates
for private trips.

Private full-day guided fly fishing with Shayne Prinsloo at Laverpa costs R3,500 for 1 angler or R6,000 for 2 anglers. The day focuses on dry-fly tactics, clear-water trout decisions, fly choice, leader setup and calm stillwater coaching.

1 angler · R3,500 2 anglers · R6,000 07:30–15:00 Laverpa Max 2 anglers
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A private full-day guided fly fishing trip with Immersive Angling at Laverpa costs R3,500 for 1 angler or R6,000 for 2 anglers. The day is guided by Shayne Prinsloo and includes stillwater trout coaching, dry-fly tactics, fly choice, leader setup, water reading and on-water adjustments. Laverpa rod fees or venue access costs are separate and confirmed before the trip.

Rates At A Glance

Clear private guiding rates.

Send your preferred date first. Shayne checks availability, Laverpa conditions and the best plan before payment is arranged.

Private day
1 Angler
R3,500

A private full-day guided session with Shayne, ideal for focused tuition, technical dry-fly coaching and one-on-one stillwater decisions.

  • Private full-day guiding
  • Dry-fly and stillwater tactics
  • Leader, tippet and fly choice help
  • Laverpa rod fee separate
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Plan

Not sure if your date, weather window or experience level suits a guided day? Ask Shayne first before booking accommodation or travelling.

  • Check current conditions
  • Ask about flies and gear
  • Confirm if the date is worth it
  • No payment to ask
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The Service

What you are paying for.

This is not just access to a dam. A guided Laverpa day gives you a plan, a technical eye on the water, and direct help with the decisions that matter.

Private stillwater trout guiding

The session is private and limited to one or two anglers so Shayne can focus on your casting, setup, positioning and decisions throughout the day.

Dry-fly and technical water reading

Laverpa rewards careful observation. The guide fee includes help with wind lanes, weed edges, rise forms, cruising trout, fly changes and presentation choices.

Beginner-safe coaching

Beginners are welcome. The private format allows the day to slow down where needed, with help on casting, leader setup, fly choice and how to approach clear-water trout.

Cost Breakdown

Guide fee, venue fee and what to budget for.

The guide fee covers Shayne’s private guiding and coaching. Laverpa rod fees, food, drinks, travel and accommodation are separate unless arranged.

01

1 angler guide fee

R3,500 for a private full-day guided session.

02

2 anglers guide fee

R6,000 total, which works out to R3,000 per person for the guide fee.

03

Laverpa rod fee

Venue access or rod fee details are confirmed before the trip.

04

Payment after confirmation

No payment is needed just to ask about availability. Payment is arranged once the date and plan are confirmed.

Laverpa Connection

Why most guided trips are at Laverpa.

Laverpa gives a private guided day the right platform: clear stillwater, technical trout, weed edges, dry-fly windows and enough structure to coach properly.

Better than guessing the water

If you are travelling from Johannesburg, Pretoria or elsewhere in Gauteng, a guided day helps you avoid spending the first half of the day figuring out where to stand, what to fish and when to change tactics.

A private format that stays focused

The trip is limited to one or two anglers. That keeps the coaching useful, the bank approach quieter and the plan easier to adjust as the trout respond.

Technical, but not intimidating

Experienced anglers get more tactical detail. Beginners get a calm route into proper stillwater fly fishing without being rushed.

Included

What is included in the guide fee?

The value is in the thinking, coaching and tactical adjustments throughout the day.

Included

  • Private guiding with Shayne
  • Dry-fly and stillwater tactics
  • Fly choice guidance
  • Leader and tippet setup help
  • Water reading and bank positioning
  • On-water tactical adjustments

Not included

  • Laverpa rod fee or venue access
  • Food and drinks
  • Travel to the venue
  • Accommodation
  • Personal gear unless arranged
How Booking Works

From date request to guided day.

The booking process is kept simple so the trip is confirmed around availability, conditions and your experience level before payment is arranged.

01

Send your date

Use the booking page to send your preferred date, backup date, number of anglers and experience level.

02

Shayne checks conditions

Availability, Laverpa conditions, weather and the best plan are checked before the trip is confirmed.

03

Payment is arranged

Payment is only arranged once the date and plan are confirmed. No payment is needed just to ask about availability.

04

Meet and fish

The guided day usually runs from 07:30 to 15:00 and is paced around the water, weather and your goals.

Rates FAQ

Questions before booking a Dullstroom guide.

Straight answers about rates, Laverpa, beginner suitability, payment and what to bring.

A private full-day guided trip costs R3,500 for 1 angler or R6,000 for 2 anglers. Laverpa rod fees or venue access costs are separate and confirmed before the trip.
Most guided trips take place at Laverpa near Dullstroom, a stillwater trout venue suited to dry-fly tactics, clear-water trout fishing and focused coaching.
Yes. The private format is beginner friendly because Shayne can help with casting, leader setup, fly choice, where to stand and how to approach stillwater trout calmly.
No. First send your preferred date. Shayne confirms availability, Laverpa conditions and the plan before payment is arranged.
Bring layered clothing, polarised glasses, a hat, food, drinks, sun protection and your fly-fishing gear if you have it. Shayne will confirm gear gaps before the trip.
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