Katse
20 Years of Growth, Dedication and Fish First at Katse Fish Farms
Twenty years ago, our shareholders embarked on a journey with Katse Fish…
October 5, 2026
We believe that aquaculture is the only solution to meet the growing demand for seafood.
We believe that aquaculture is the only solution to meet the growing demand for seafood.
Katse Fish Farms is our trout grow-out facility (farm), based on the Katse Dam, in the Highlands of Lesotho.
This magical project was started in 2006 and the Katse Dam location was chosen for its unique Southern Africa aquaculture resource, allowing for year-round trout production.
Our trout thrive in the pure, cold, deep moving waters of the Katse Dam – ideal conditions for raising world class quality trout.
When the trout reach approximately 2.5kgs, they are harvested and transported back to Franschhoek for processing at Three Streams Smokehouse.
Katse Fish Farms is based in the upper 14km’s of the Katse Dam – stretching from the Malibiamatso River inlet, to the water abstraction tower that feeds water from the Katse reservoir to the Ash River in South Africa. Due to its positioning, we have good water movement throughout our farming area.
Water is one of Lesotho’s largest exports and is therefore extremely well preserved.
The water temperature is good for trout farming for most of the year , due to the high altitude (2200m above sea level).
Our feeding is calculated daily and is based on our customised feeding charts, which take into account temperature, oxygen and the average weight of the fish.
On a normal day, we collect and monitor over 1 000 environmental data points to ensure the happiness and wellbeing of our fish.
Monthly water and sediment samples are taken to confirm that our farming activities are not negatively affecting the waterbody.
The growing period from receipt of fingerlings to harvest is 12 – 14 months. Total production life cycle from egg to harvest is between 15 – 17 months.
We forecast our harvesting 12 months in advance, subject to the growth of our fish.
We endeavour to harvest weekly, 50 weeks of the year.
Twenty years ago, our shareholders embarked on a journey with Katse Fish…
Three Streams Holdings, as well as it’s subsidaries are committed to being custodians of the planet for future generations. As part of this belief,
Katse Fish Farms is a vital link in the Three Streams Value Chain. Our vision for Katse is to be the leading, sustainable producer
We have over 30 perfectly prepared Rainbow Trout products
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