Fishing near Bloemfontein, Free State

Bloemfontein sits in the semi-arid central Free State on the Highveld plateau, surrounded by a network of spruits and dams that form the backbone of local freshwater fishing. Krugersdriftdam to the north and Rustfontein Dam to the southeast are the marquee still-water destinations, while the Renosterspruit, Modder River and smaller spruits draw anglers after carp, catfish and yellowfish. Kalkfontein Dam is also well known among locals.