Bloemhof
Bloemhof
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Bloemhof Dam is a premier freshwater angling destination located in South Africa's Free State province, situated where the Vaal and Vet Rivers converge. This large impoundment lies on the border between the Free State and North West Province, with the entire surrounding area designated as nature reserve. The dam is characterized by its sandy soils, Kalahari thornveld, and open waters that support a diverse fishery. It is managed as part of the Sandveld Nature Reserve on the Free State shoreline, a roughly 37,000-hectare area known for its camel thorn trees and wildlife including white rhino, giraffe, and buffalo. The climate features hot summers with most rainfall, and cold nights with sunny, pleasant days during winter.
Species & education
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Largemouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus kimberleyensis
Lowveld Largescale Yellowfish
Labeobarbus marequensis
Moggel
Labeo umbratus
Orange River Mudfish
Labeo capensis
Vaal-Orange Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Bloemhof. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
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Free State licenses and regulations
Free State Boating Regulations
National Small Vessel Safety Regulations administered by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), covering recreational boats on inland and coastal waters. National page reused for all provinces, as there is no separate provincial boating-safety authority.
Free State Fishing License
Official site of the Free State Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA), the provincial authority issuing freshwater angling licences. Licences are sold at DESTEA offices, provincial nature reserves/resorts, and the Bloemfontein head office.
Free State Fishing Regulations
Freshwater angling in the Free State is regulated under the Free State Nature Conservation Ordinance administered by DESTEA (official authority site). No standalone provincial freshwater-regulations web page exists.
Free State Stream Access Laws
South Africa's National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998) is the national law governing rights to and use of rivers and watercourses - the framework relevant to stream/water access. National page reused as no distinct provincial stream-access page exists.
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