Mt. Edgecombe CC Angling Section

The newest of the Club Sections, Mount Edgecombe Country Club Angling Section (MECCAS) was started in July 2012. Its aim is to promote the sport of angling and provide facilities for its members. Since its formation, it has also become known as the “Mount Edgecombe Fishing Club.” Currently the Section activity is focused only on fresh water fishing on the MECC estate.

Membership is open to Residential and Non Residential Members of MECC at the discretion of the MECCAS Committee and the MECC Board. The number of allowed members is determined in accordance with the number of lakes/ponds and available locations at these waters on the MECC property and the impact on golfing activities.

The formation of MECCAS has generated a lot of interest and a waiting list has been opened for prospective members. As vacancies occur in the membership, persons on the waiting list are offered an opportunity to join the section on a first come, first served basis. As members are allowed up to two guests, the current number of members is pegged at 65 to enable the MECC governing body to assess the impact that angling activities may have on Golf activities. This number will be reviewed from time to time and adjusted accordingly.

Use of the estate waters is strictly controlled to prevent interference with golfing activities. All waters are classified with “allowed fishing times” assigned to the various locations which are clearly shown on maps of the golf courses.

Present in the estate waters are a number of species including Bass, Carp, Tilapia, Barbel and Eels. Catch and release is encouraged. Photos and details of catches may be sent to any committee member for consideration for inclusion in the Photo Gallery. Please include details of date, time, length, weight, species, bait used and name of the angler when sending these.

Qualifying persons wishing to join MECCAS are invited to contact the MECC administration department (Julie Worlock 031 – 5395330) to have their names added to the waiting list.