Witbank Dam is a very popular fishing dam in the region and, although it is a reputedly difficult dam to fish, there are carp, mudfish and yellowfish here.
While no private vehicles are allowed into the Witbank Dam Reserve, a parking area near the gate provides 24 hour security. This provides peace of mind for day-visitors and overnight hikers to the reserve.
Witbank Dam is located a mere 120 km from Pretoria alongside the N4 highway making it very easily accesible for Gauteng residents, depsite the fact that it lies in the province of Mpumalanga.
The dam is home to some very decent Florida strain Largemouth Bass, in fact the previous South African record Largemouth Bass was caught in the dam in 1997 and weighed in at 6.045 kg almost 13 1/2 lbs). So while the average fish is in the 1 kg mark, 3 to 4 kg lunkers are regularly caught and the chances of catching a real monster are real.
The dam has excellent launching and accommodation facilities and security is of a high standard, making this a venue that should be on any Bass anglers itinerary. Surprisingly fishing pressure is not excessive on this very pleasant Bass fishing lake. Witbank is the venue for the annual Witbank Bass Classic, usually held in September of each year
accomadation in witbank(many more on the web)
Witbank Municipal Recreation Resort (013) 690 6911
Barham Bay
Location: Witbank dam in Mpumalanga
Internet: http://www.barhambay-lodge
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