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All of our trip reports, newest first — dams, rivers and farm stays across South Africa.

Vaalwater · Limpopo — 27 Apr 2026

A second visit to Groendraai River Cottages — bass, barbel and kurper across several dams, and a stay in Sunfish and Shadowleaf.

Vaalwater · Limpopo — 25 Apr 2026

Flood-swollen water on the Mogol River, five barbel on biltong, and no luck at all with bass or carp.

Groblersdal · Limpopo — 28 May 2025

Winter bass on the Olifants River from a host-provided barge — 50+ fish over two days. This venue has since permanently closed.

Barrydale · Western Cape — 15 Nov 2024

A dam-side cabin where the bass fishing started before we'd unpacked and barely let up for two days.

Oudtshoorn · Western Cape — 12 Nov 2024

A private farm dam off the beaten track — 60+ bass on the first day, and a second, bigger dam we never expected.

Donkerpoort Dam · Limpopo — 3 Oct 2024

A hidden gem found by chance on the map — a small dam that punches well above its size.

Bela-Bela · Limpopo — 1–2 Oct 2024

An orange-orchard farmhouse base, and a very pleasant surprise on Warmbad Dam — clean water and bass hiding among the submerged trees.

Potchefstroom · North West — 17 Sep 2024

A last-day detour on the way home — howling wind, local advice, and easy pickings once we found the right colour.

Ventersdorp · North West — 16 Sep 2024

A windy first outing — a reed-sheltered stretch of shallow water still produced aggressive bass all afternoon.