hi guys, used to fish it quite alot for Barbel. Gilbert Foxcroft has pulled out some mid 30 pounders and i know a guy who pulled out an 18kilo Common. However this was years ago and i have only fished for Barbel since and that was Jan last 2009.
The Dam was poisoned by the Management around 6 years ago as you used to be able to pay R100 for the day and catch really good fish. They got tired of the all the admin and jsut poisoned it. I know of Big Barbel still coming out now(i was there last begin of June) and the best spot to fish from is on the island. There is a "hidden" pathway to the island. The only deep water on the lake is at the reeds by the restuarant side and at the inlet. you can only fish this spot from the island and if you have a pair of waders or a Floppie you can clear a gappy in reeds in less than 10 minutes. Water on avg is 2 - 3 foot deep and at the reeds down to 5 foot. i plumbed there begin June thats how i know. Schuks didnt notice this is bass fishing - but anyway maybe this info maight help.
