Vaal Dam fishing spots

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   Rishen 9 Jan 2020 Reply

   Hi
   Where can you recommend on the Vaal for decent accommodation and opportunity to catch bass and carp this weekend (11 Jan) . This is a birthday trip for my son and I really want him to catch some fish. Weather forecasts rain this weekend so not sure if this is the best weekend ?
   We are from JHB and have tried most of the commercial dams in and around here with not much success. (Muldersdrfit – all the dams, Rietvlei Alberton etc) Hence we thought the vaal maybe a better option
   Your advice would be sincerely appreciated

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      anglinks 11 Jan 2020 Reply

      Hi Rishen,

      So sorry for replying quite late. In our experience catching bass in the Vaal Dam at all the carp venues is very difficult, you need a bit more structure. We actually think if you could find accommodation somewhere along the Vaal River especially in the barrage area (Vanderbijlpark) that would be your best bet for bass in the Vaal.

      These guys have a barge and catch some decent bass in that area, https://www.facebook.com/Bass-fishing-the-vaal-709808846104204/

      Have a look at this map, https://www.google.com/maps/place/Vaal+Barrage/@-26.7596661,27.6839421,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x1e9444f6145a59e5:0x93eca695ef509e10!8m2!3d-26.764722!4d27.691667 to find some accommodation.

      Ok, hope that helps even though it’s probably too late now 🙁

      Regards
      Linky

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   Dawie 2 Feb 2020 Reply

   Where or close to what place on the map is Tannie Grieta se plaas

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      Martin Ferreira 3 Feb 2020 Reply

      Hi Dawie,

      I searched all over other Vaal Dam maps and I eventually found it. I’ve now added Tannie Griet Se Plaas to our Vaal Dam map so please have a look again. I can’t confirm that it’s the correct location but it’s all I could find.

      Something else I learned is that it’s a club comp fishing venue only. Again I’m not sure if that’s true but it’s mentioned on another site.

      Hope that helps!

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   Dave 23 May 2021 Reply

   Hi Guys, hope you well? Which spots would you recommend for day trip on the Vaal dam?

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   Waldo 16 May 2022 Reply

   ek beplan om saam my pa oor die naweek van die 27-29ste mei te gaan visvang , maar ons sukkel verskriklik om n plek te kry met n chalet vir 5 mense wat komberse verskaf. Het julle enige opsies ?, so naby as moontlik aan pretoria vir n redelike prys ?

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      Martin Ferreira 16 May 2022 Reply

      Hi Waldo,

      Wat is julle budget?
      Hoe ver is julle bereid om te ry?

      Daar is regtig verskriklik baie plekke om van te kies maar gebaseer op wat jy alklaar genoem het (naby en nie te duur) kan jy miskien kyk na die volgende twee plekke langs die Vaal Rivier:
      Sugar Bush Bay
      Impact Self catering

      Ek glo hulle behoort komberse te voorsien. Kyk maar net op ons kaarte om die plekke te sien.

      Groete
      Martin

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   Gerhardus Combrinck 4 Sep 2022 Reply

   I have property on the banks of the Vaal Dam which I rent out as holiday accomodation. Excellent fishing potential!

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      Martin Ferreira 5 Sep 2022 Reply

      Hi Gerhardus, that sounds pretty good! What is your venue called? If you send us all the details and we’ll list it here as well.

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         Randhir 10 Dec 2022 Reply

         I am a big fan, I have subscribed to your channel. Awesome content. I am looking for a decent vaal dam spot for day fishing tomorrow. We fished the vaal marina a few weeks back with plenty small fish. Looking for a spot with bigger fish. Kindly advise

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            Martin Ferreira 11 Dec 2022 Reply

            Hi there,

            Sorry, this is a day late but we were away yesterday. Yeah, that’s the problem with the Vaal Dam, lots and lots of small fish. To target bigger ones maybe try some specimen gear like boilies on a hair rig. The small ones will probably still get themselves hooked but at least you have a chance of a bigger fish.

            Two places I know that people do catch bigger fish normally is Mihanzi and Fisherman’s Hangout. Maybe try them.

            Otherwise I think the schools of smaller fish will always be a problem unfortunately :-(.

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      Philisty 25 May 2023 Reply

      Morning Gerhardus

      Can you forward your contact details?

      Regards
      Philisty

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   andre 30 Jan 2023 Reply

   HI , I’m looking at going fishing at the vaal dam in Feb-march 2023 when it does not rain what fishing spots do you recommend. I would prefer to camp !

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      Martin Ferreira 10 Feb 2023 Reply

      Hi Andre,
      If you’d like to camp and catch above average sized fish then we would recommend Mihanzi. We’ve never been there but it’s based on reports we’ve had over the years.
      Hope that helps…