Fishing near Kroonstad, Free State

Kroonstad sits in the Free State on the banks of the Vals River, with a network of spruits and streams spreading across the surrounding highveld. The local dam behind the Shell Ultra City is a well-known starting point for many anglers in the area, while the Blomspruit and Vals River draw those after yellowfish and carp. The Vaal River, further afield, is a major drawcard for serious freshwater fishing in the region.