Hillcrest farm Durbanville any good?

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The Tripper

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Hi,

Looking for kid friendly venues with good yields of either Bass or Trout (spinning only). I live in Melkboss CT and was told that the Hillcrest dam in Durbanville had Bass but tried a couple of times last year, caught nothing. However this time of the year seemingly there is better chance of trout so might catch on lure? Also Viesenhoff has been suggested.

Any guidance and favourite lures that will work, where the fish are etc  would be appreciated
 
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Valrath

Banned
Theyre both bad venues but u would have a better chance for bass at Wiesenhof ;/ Hillcrest is a waste of time and they overcharge u
 
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ThefishinMagician

Sealiner
I think Hillcrest has been fished out. Put a couple of different spinners and Crank baits through there a while back... got nothing for my efforts.
 
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.Generaal.

New member
I've not been to Hillcrest, but did Wiesenhof a couple of times. In terms of it being a bad venue?, for finding big fish, yes. But the surrounds are beautiful and I feel safe while fishing there (depending on where you park, you can see your vehicle while fishing the entire main dam). The dam, I would say, is fairly safe for kids (no deep drop offs from the side). The fish in the dam is small (most of the fish caught is around 500g, but a month ago I did pull out a 1,2kg), but the chance of catching a fish when you're there is very good (I would take first timers there to build confidence). Entrance fee is R80 for fishing.

If you're looking for a day out (with the family) and not a serious fishing day, I would recommend Wiesenhof.
 
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Hannes101

Sealiner
Caught some nize size bass in Hillcrest last year August. Biggst one was about 2.8kgs. There's also use to be alot of trout there but i think it got fished out. Try fisherhaven its a good venue with a lot of fish its just outside bracken fell on the bottelary road. GT40 aka Willem is the oke running the show there.....
 
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The Tripper

New member
thanks everyone will try the alternatives to Hillcrest then................at least the restaurant does a nice breakfast though!

I stumbled across a web site for Fisherhaven so will give it a bash, sounds like a better alternative as soon as the water starts to warm up a bit,

cheers

 

 
 
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vince the prince

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Got 3 or 4 good size trout (1 - 1.4kg rainbow / R60/kg) on inline spinner some time ago at hillcrest! They stock the dam occationally. lots of HUGE carp, some barbel(kots) but i have not seen any bass.

Wiesenhoff(R80), are you kidding me? think its a good place to drink a dop and enjoy nature, the main dam will have you thinking you have landed in bass heaven... thats where it ends. The other dams have offered small fish. 150 to 500grams. Came very close to a springbok and a zebra, almost made a cast out of desperation but sanity kicked in.

Go to Fisherhaven, pay the extremely fair dayrate (R40 i think) and cast with confidence, you might catch a 2.5kg plus largie or a 1.5kg smallie, its more worth it than the other 2 venues in my mind.

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The Tripper

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Hey thanks Vince,

as luck would have it spent a day at Wiesenhof on Saturday and as you say brilliant venue and yes we did drink a fair bit of wine and the kids had a Jol. Lost a minute bass and that was it for the whole day, admittedly not the ideal time of year though!.

Got any details for Fisherhaven, where it is etc as you are the 2nd person to mention it. You can PM me if you like and thanks a lot for the heads up!


Cheers​
 
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The Tripper

New member
Hey Vince, noticed you said THE trout, presumably all his brother and sisters are fished out. Its a lekker venue and I think I will give it another bash for fun. Presumably you caught the Trout on spinner/crank bait, if so point me in the right direction of which lure etc?

Nice pic looked like a peaceful day at the dam!

 
 
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