Fishing near Johannesburg, Gauteng

Johannesburg sits on the Highveld plateau of Gauteng, far from the coast, so fishing here is entirely freshwater. Urban dams like Emmarentia and Zoo Lake put carp, bass, and tilapia within the city itself, while managed estates and stocked farms around Edenvale, Muldersdrift, and Bronkhorstspruit Dam extend the options. The Vaal River and waters around Hartbeespoort are the region's marquee destinations, drawing anglers after largemouth bass and yellowfish.