Fishing near Benoni, Gauteng
Benoni sits on the East Rand of Gauteng, part of the Ekurhuleni metropolitan area, surrounded by a network of dams and spruit systems that make it a practical freshwater fishing destination. The standout local waters are Homestead Lake, Middle Dam, and CR Swart Dam — all within or close to the city — where largemouth bass and carp are the main targets for resident anglers.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are in Benoni, Gauteng and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Banded Tilapia
Tilapia sparrmanii
Moggel
Labeo umbratus
Vaal-Orange Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
Orange River Mudfish
Labeo capensis
Lowveld Largescale Yellowfish
Labeobarbus marequensis
Fish smarter with real-time insights
Whether you're en route and conditions shift or you're looking for the best spot based on current flows, we enable you to make informed decisions on the fly.
Gauteng licenses and regulations
Explore Benoni
Top fishing waters
Popular Cities
Loading popular cities...
Smarter Fishing Starts in the App.
onWater Fish gives you everything you need to plan smarter, fish better, and own every trip from first cast to last.