Kids on holiday in Tzaneen
 
FISHING SPOTS – Ebenezer Dam, Magoebaskloof Dam, Stanford Lake, Lakeside or Tzaneen Dam.
 
In a country where water shortages in several parts are a sad and cruel reality, Tzaneen is extremely blessed with not one, but three large bodies of water – and then some. In general, it means enough drinking water, water for crops, gardens and recreation.
 
However, there is a specie of people who jump for joy for a totally different reason – the fisherfolk. The area around Tzaneen lends itself ideally to fishing – in a variety of pristine places.
 
Concerning trout fishing: A visitor to the area may purchase a permit for 1 rod for the day at R150 or for a week at R600. The fishing will be done at Stanford Lake dam or Lakeside Dam. Bookings with Poppie or Jenny at 015 276 4765. A non-member permit will be issued and must be kept for display to any HTA member wanting to see it. You can also contact the Haenertsburg Trout Association (located at Ebenezer Dam) at 082 445 8070.
 
Magoebaskloof Getaway Fly-fish for Trout in the one dam or bass, carp, curper and catfish in the other. Magoebaskloof is ideal for trout fishing, bass, kurper, carp and catfish.
 
These dams are privately owned by Magoebaskloof Getaway. No day-vistiors. Angling hours: 6 am to 6 pm. Regulation fly-fishing methods only, using barbless hooks – no spinning or bait fishing permitted in the Trout dam.
 
Public Waters:
 
Dap Naude Dam, Woodbush Forest Reserve. 015-276 4905
 
Stanford Lake - 015-276 4905
 
Ebenezer Dam – 015-276 5047
 
Tzaneen Dam – Tzaneen Dam was built in 1976. The dam was originally created to supply the farmers with irrigation water.
 
Even though the dam is man made it melts in so perfectly with the surroundings that you would think that it is a natural lake. Tzaneen dam receives its water from both the Groot Letaba and the Ramadiepa rivers.
 
How to bait them:
 
Carp Bait: yellow mealie (maize) pips, white maize and Tiger Nuts
 
Yellow Fish Bait: Mealies and earthworms.
 
Barbel / Catfish Bait: Platannas and Earthworms.
 
Curpers: Earthworms and Brown Bread mixed with Maroek.