Here are some places to go bass fishing in KZN. I'

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-dave

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Here are some places to go bass fishing in KZN. I'll add more to this post as I find them and get details. Suggestions and GPS co-ords welcome. Maybe we can get this stickied too? ;)


INANDA DAM


1. Security
Security is okay. Msinsi area is fenced with gate access. Attacks on campers have been reported.

2. Ablution Facilities and their condition
Ablutions at picnic area and camping grounds.

3. Braai/Cooking Facilities
Brick braai stands.

4. Day Venue only or Overnight Facilities
Day visitors fishing from 05:00/06:00 to 18:00/19:00 depending on season. Camping ground available for overnight.

5. Popularity
Popular with fishermen, ski-boats, jet-skis, canoes, etc. Boat traffic can get annoying sometimes. Picnic area can get noisy.

6. How busy it gets
Can get exremely busy at times.

7. Bank, Boat or both types of angling is possible
Boat, bank/float-tube/kickboat around the picnic/camping areas.

8. How well you did
Average catch of 2 or 3 fish in a morning.

9. Location (Province, Suburb, Nearest Town) (Map if possible)
About 13km from Waterfall, which is about 6km from Hillcrest on the M13 highway, KZN

10. Directions
Turn off the M13 at Hillcrest, drive towards Hillcrest. Turn right into Inanda Road. Turn left at Fischer Road intersection (traffic lights). Keep driving all the way down the mountain until you get to the dam. Beware of cattle, pedestrians and goats on the road. Watch out for the tight corners!

11. Entrance and other fees
Possibly R35 per person for the day (I can't remember because I use my Wild Card)

12. Map
29°40'33.23"S 30°51'15.20"E

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SHONGWENI DAM


1. Security
Security is okay. Gate access.

2. Ablution Facilities and their condition
Ablutions are okay.

3. Braai/Cooking Facilities
A few brick braai stands.

4. Day Venue only or Overnight Facilities
Day visitors from 05:00/06:00 to 18:00/19:00 depending on season. Camping ground available for overnight.

5. Popularity
Popular with fishermen, sail-boats, canoes, etc.

6. How busy it gets
Can get busy at times.

7. Bank, Boat or both types of angling is possible
Boat, bank/float-tube/kickboat around the picnic/camping areas. It's a relatively small dam, so if you're prepared to kick yourself around you can find some decent spots.

8. How well you did
Not too many bass. Barbel caught most often, other fish occasionally.

9. Location (Province, Suburb, Nearest Town) (Map if possible)
Shongweni, near Assagay, KZN

10. Directions
Take the Shongweni turn-off from the M13 OR N3. Follow the Shongweni Dam sign-boards. The road is easy to drive.

11. Entrance and other fees
Possibly R35 per person for the day (I can't remember because I use my Wild Card)

12. Map
29°51'33.83"S 30°43'47.63"E

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Dams without details so far - The maps should have enough detail in them to show you how to get there.

Mnini Dam, South Coast (30° 8'50.58"S, 30°48'28.12"E)


Midmar Dam (29°29'48.40"S, 30°12'15.95"E)


Albert Falls Dam (29°26'6.33"S, 30°25'27.48"E)


Tuckers Bass Dams, Ifafa, South Coast (30°27'41.62"S, 30°37'29.30"E)


Goedertrouw Dam/Lake Phobane (28°46'22.54"S, 31°28'3.67"E)


Pongolapoort/Jozini (27°25'0.00"S, 31°58'0.00"E)


Mearns Dam, Mooi River (29°14'52.63"S, 29°58'12.76"E)


Bivane Dame, Northern KZN (27°31'6.31"S, 31° 2'50.37"E)


Hazelmere, near Verulam, North Coast (29°35'14.76"S, 31° 2'14.71"E)
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100% African

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I can tell you that tuckers is over fished at the main dam. the dams worth fishing require a 4x4 to get to. they are also in the middle of sugar cane plantations which adds to the danger factor. only the main dam has a toilet and bar/restarunt there, with a camp site. others have nothing. No fences, won't recommend taking woman, better safe than sorry. Boats on hire, with extra for a sneaker.
 
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100% African

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Hazelmere Dam... Same as other Msinsi run dams. Good facilities, price is same etc... Good fishing, but lots of irritating jet ski guys who for some reason like to come close to the fishing side. there's a rope to designate a non motorised craft section and these guys run along the rope for some reason. maybe to piss off the fishermen. It can be annoying. bank fishing is ok.
 
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100% African

Senior Member
After all's said, I think that most of this info is available with a quick google search... No one is really going to give up their secret private locations on a fourm.
 
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-dave

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100% African wrote:
After all's said, I think that most of this info is available with a quick google search... No one is really going to give up their secret private locations on a fourm.
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Well, here's hoping that some generous/kind-hearted fishermen are willing to share at least the locations of some other bass dams to help some of the less experienced guys enjoy the sport a bit more. :)
 
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PH

Senior Member
@ dave: Thanks for the info.

Inanda: Also note that there has been 2 severe attacks on campers in the camp site during the night in the last 2- 3 months. We don't camp there anymore
 
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100% African

Senior Member
PH wrote:
@ dave: Thanks for the info.

Inanda: Also note that there has been 2 severe attacks on campers in the camp site during the night in the last 2- 3 months. We don't camp there anymore
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Thanks for the info... was planning on camping there soon.
 
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cranky

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i havent camped at inanda in years now because of the robberys...my mates got cleaned out during the chrimstmas holidays a couple of years back...had an instance where they cut and robbed people while we were asleep...5 tents... but a samll dog in one of the tents alerted us...they managed to get away...i havent camped there since then...such a pity we have had some good parties there.
 
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