Copperleigh Trout Cottages

Copperleigh Trout Cottages A hidden gem in the heart of the KZN Midlands Meander. Trout & bass fishing on our Mavela Dam. Working sheep, goat & cattle farm.

Perfect for families with kids; small/med dogs welcome. Hiking, hot tub, kayaking, birding and fantastic photo opportunities! Copperleigh Trout Cottages is fully equipped for self-catering and is situated on the edge of the 10ha trout stocked Mavela Dam in upper Dargle, route 3 of the popular Midlands Meander of KZN. It has been stocked annually with Rainbow trout since the mid 1980's by the NFFC

(Natal Fly Fishers Club). Copperleigh Trout Lodge was officially opened in July 2017, and is a beautiful modern farm house, perfect for a family reunion or friends get together. 3 comfortable bedrooms accommodate up to 6 adults and 3 children (Max 9 guests), 2 bathrooms each featuring a shower and toilet, amazing scenery with iNhlosane mountain nearby and farm animals to entertain you - all you need is your fly fishing rod, a good book, or enjoy our DSTV Premium and selection of dvd's. The large indoor fireplace is a firm favourite with guests, as is the outside firepit. Tripadvisor awarded us with a “Certificate of Excellence” for our achievements in hospitality and service. In August 2019, Copperleigh Trout Cabin was officially opened to guests. Beautifully built from the ground up, this deluxe log Cabin is perfect for couples needing a romantic escape to the countryside. It is situated right on the waters edge. It also has an outside braai area, and will be sure to leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated after your stay. Featuring 1 bedroom with queen size bed, en-suite bathroom with heated towel rail, open plan lounge and self catering kitchen area. A flatscreen tv with a selection of dvd's is also provided, Android TV (Apps include Netflix, DSTV Stream Premium & Showmax). Your stay will include:
Welcome basket on arrival;
Complimentary Daily Housekeeping (Monday - Saturday; Sunday & Public Holidays Additional Fee). Free Access to the dam to Trout Fish - Catch and Release;
Free use of a 3 seater Kayak;
Complimentary WiFi;
Free Access to the walking trails.

*Pet Policy: We do accept pets (small dogs only), must be pre-arranged and a pet levy will apply. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

There is still some last minute availability for the upcoming 2026 Boston Fly Fishing Festival. Please contact the event...
07/06/2026

There is still some last minute availability for the upcoming 2026 Boston Fly Fishing Festival. Please contact the event organizers as soon as possible to secure your spot!🎣 Our 10h Mavela Dam here at Copperleigh Trout Cottages is one of the dams which will be part of the event.

Mike Black: 082 773 5161
Cathy Reece: 082 920 4023
[email protected]

If you still need accommodation over the weekend, then check out our 2 sleeper "Copperleigh Trout Cabin" on our website below as well as the discounts that are currently in place for longer stays. The bigger Lodge unit is already fully booked:

https://copperleightroutcottages.co.za/cabin/

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Looking for a spot of excellent winter fishing? You can't go wrong here at Copperleigh Trout Cottages!
07/06/2026

Looking for a spot of excellent winter fishing?
You can't go wrong here at Copperleigh Trout Cottages!

Once past the Solstice, we would — technically speaking — then be on the "other side" of winter, and heading for summer once again.

Tyron de Wet recently booked another stay in our log Cabin here at Copperleigh Trout Cottages. He had a great week, some...
02/06/2026

Tyron de Wet recently booked another stay in our log Cabin here at Copperleigh Trout Cottages. He had a great week, some stunning Rainbow trout caught including a 45cm beauty that was safely released, as well as over 30 black bass that were caught and kept - including one of 35cm! We look forward to hosting you again in May 2027 :D

Photo Credits: Vanessa Cook and Tyron de Wet

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01/06/2026

Another extremely successful annual "Hastings Exclusive Fly Fishing Competition" was held over the weekend of 15 & 16 May 2026. Here at Copperleigh Trout Cottages, our 10ha Mavela Dam had a total of 42 Rainbow Trout caught and released, the average length was just under 30cm and the largest measured 44cm.

The Hastings Committee also recently stocked our dam with a handful of 1-1.5kg trout, please see attached photos. They will be stocking some more 12-13 inch trout later on. Due to the fact that we now also have Black Bass in the dam, larger trout now need to be stocked each year.

Congrats to all of the fishermen and fisherwomen, we look forward to hosting you all again in 2027!

Another extremely successful annual "Hastings Exclusive Fly Fishing Competition" was held over the weekend of 15 & 16 Ma...
01/06/2026

Another extremely successful annual "Hastings Exclusive Fly Fishing Competition" was held over the weekend of 15 & 16 May 2026. Here at Copperleigh Trout Cottages, our 10ha Mavela Dam had a total of 42 Rainbow Trout caught and released, the average length was just under 30cm and the largest measured 44cm.

The Hastings Committee also recently stocked our dam with a handful of 1-1.5kg trout, please see attached photos. They will be stocking some more 12-13 inch trout later on. Due to the fact that we now also have Black Bass in the dam, larger trout now need to be stocked each year.

Congrats to all of the fishermen and fisherwomen, we look forward to hosting you all again in 2027!

Pristine still waters are calling all of you avid fishermen! Looking for a great dam to fish? You cannot go wrong with o...
30/05/2026

Pristine still waters are calling all of you avid fishermen! Looking for a great dam to fish? You cannot go wrong with our 10ha Mavela Dam here at Copperleigh Trout Cottages! Book in to either our family sized Lodge unit or the log Cabin right on the edge of the dam and come and enjoy our trout and bass fishing!

With the closure of the trout river season this weekend, stillwaters are the name of the game for the next three months

Looks like snow is forecast for next week!Have you booked your accommodation yet to avoid the rush? We still have our fa...
29/05/2026

Looks like snow is forecast for next week!
Have you booked your accommodation yet to avoid the rush? We still have our family sized Lodge unit available (with the large indoor fireplace!) for next weekend; our log Cabin is already fully booked.

Thanks to Pieter Badenhorst from Namibia for this wonderful feedback. We look forward to hosting you at Copperleigh Trou...
24/05/2026

Thanks to Pieter Badenhorst from Namibia for this wonderful feedback. We look forward to hosting you at Copperleigh Trout Cottages again soon!

19/05/2026

https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/dirk-schutte

Please click the link above to find out more about this campaign. If anyone is able to help Dirk in his time of need, please do, and share widely. He built the beautiful open cupboard that is located in our log Cabin, so if you have stayed there before then you will know how convenient it is to pack out your clothes and hang them up when you are out on the farm for the weekend!

Visit his page for examples of work that he is able to do for you:
https://www.facebook.com/ironbrusa/

Custom made steel fabrication. If you can draw it, we can make it. Steel, Wood and Perspex. Done

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