Vaalkop dam info?
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Some suggestions:
Wait for warmer weather, like in October onwards, it's not good for winter angling (my own experience but others might differ on this one). Now that it's at +- 86% full there is very limited camping spots meaning that if you go on a Saturday or Sunday you might find yourself sitting in the bush amongst rocks etc.
No longer safe either, lots of thieving at night, even breaking car windows to get access. I havent heard of anyone being assaulted yet.
In summer you can catch some nice Carp and Barbel. Curper are there but I havent seen any decent sizes coming out.
Wait for warmer weather, like in October onwards, it's not good for winter angling (my own experience but others might differ on this one). Now that it's at +- 86% full there is very limited camping spots meaning that if you go on a Saturday or Sunday you might find yourself sitting in the bush amongst rocks etc.
No longer safe either, lots of thieving at night, even breaking car windows to get access. I havent heard of anyone being assaulted yet.
In summer you can catch some nice Carp and Barbel. Curper are there but I havent seen any decent sizes coming out.
aquadementia
Sealiner
decent barbel to be had at Vaalkop. There are PLENTY!
I've caught 2 over 10kg there from last winter to now. Note that public boats are not allowed but I partake in eco-monitoring trips around the dam to remove nets, assess fish health and do a croc count.
10.44kg
10.3kg
both these barbel caught in the cooler months. If you know how to call barbel you might come right if you can access some reeds. Just mind the crocs
Also VERY nice blues in Vaalkop
carp are on the small side and Roodekopjes barbel and carp are bigger on average
I've caught 2 over 10kg there from last winter to now. Note that public boats are not allowed but I partake in eco-monitoring trips around the dam to remove nets, assess fish health and do a croc count.
10.44kg
10.3kg
both these barbel caught in the cooler months. If you know how to call barbel you might come right if you can access some reeds. Just mind the crocs
Also VERY nice blues in Vaalkop
carp are on the small side and Roodekopjes barbel and carp are bigger on average
aquadementia
Sealiner
the carp in Vaalkop are generally under 7kg, whereas at Roodekopjes up the road a 7kg is nothing special
aquadementia
Sealiner
guys had their tents cut open and their stuff stolen recently
Hi Guys
Thanks for the info, I went to the venue about two weeks ago and saw there was a club comp, so we have now decided to try and fish this venue this coming weekend.
Anyone been here recently? what worked well when targeting carp and are there still croc's and hippos? as I saw a noticed board there that warned one of the hippos and crocs
Thanks for the info, I went to the venue about two weeks ago and saw there was a club comp, so we have now decided to try and fish this venue this coming weekend.
Anyone been here recently? what worked well when targeting carp and are there still croc's and hippos? as I saw a noticed board there that warned one of the hippos and crocs
Hi
So we went to Vaalkop this past weekend and what a blast it was, Safety was not a issue as the park has Rangers that patrol during the night, no sign of any Hippo or croc.
Between the 6 of us we caught about 50 fish ranging between 1kg to 4kg on about 50 to 100 meters
Baits that worked well was only fruiti flavors especially Tuti Fruiti mieies/floaties
So we went to Vaalkop this past weekend and what a blast it was, Safety was not a issue as the park has Rangers that patrol during the night, no sign of any Hippo or croc.
Between the 6 of us we caught about 50 fish ranging between 1kg to 4kg on about 50 to 100 meters
Baits that worked well was only fruiti flavors especially Tuti Fruiti mieies/floaties