VAal marina fishing spots

The interior landscape of South Africa is filled with many fishing spots, some very popular, others quite unknown. Some of the best areas are certainly the ones surrounding Vaalnest Botique Hotel. These are known as the Vaal Marina fishing spots.  Vaal Marina fishing spots extend over a large area, seeing as the Vaal Dam borders three provinces which include Gauteng, Free State, and Mpumalanga.  A subsequence of this is that plenty of Vaal Marina fishing spots is thus available all along its banks.  It is said that the Vaal Dam is a fisherman’s dream; with approximately 800km of shoreline this is not too farfetched.  Vaal Marina fishing spots make out a great deal of this shoreline. Vaal Marina hotels and guest lodges most definitely also benefit due to the many Vaal Marina fishing spots in the area.  Vaal Marina fishing spots are also very popular among the whole family seeing as the wife and kids can indulge in the many Vaal Marina activities while dad tries to catch that elusive big one.     

Although the Vaal Dam offers a lot of fishing spots, some parts of the shoreline is quite shallow and thus not that suitable for fishing.  Fortunately though, the Vaal Marina fishing spots are quite deep, which means that anglers do not have to walk into the water in order to rest their bait.  In some areas it is measured to be as deep as 47 meters, which means that enough fish is available in such areas to classify them as good Vaal Marina fishing spots.  At Vaal Marina fishing spots, you can simply throw in your line and wait for the fish to bite.  According to some anglers, fish caught in Vaal Marina fishing spots are usually quite big, especially the Barbel.  In order to find out which Vaal Marina fishing spots are best, you need to get a feel for the area.  The only way to do this is by regularly fishing at various Vaal Marina fishing spots.       

Barbel is not the only fish swimming in the waters of the Vaal Dam. Anglers can also expect to catch a number of Carp species at Vaal Marina fishing spots.  It has been reported that Carp of over 20kg has been caught at Vaal Marina fishing spots from time to time.  Small- and Largemouth Yellowfish, as well as Mudfish, the Grass Carp, and the occasional Koi fish are some of the other species found at Vaal Marina fishing spots.  If you are lucky, you may even catch a new addition to the Vaal Dam called the Largemouth Bass.  It is unfortunate that no Tilapia species are found at any of the Vaal Marina fishing spots.  This is because the temperature of the water is unsuitable.

Your fishing trip will be rounded of perfectly with your stay at the Vaalnest Botique Hotel.
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