Hout

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 3

The Hout River Dam in Limpopo province is a significant freshwater impoundment that supports a diverse fishery. This dam provides angling opportunities within a system where water quality parameters are monitored and fish populations are studied, offering a unique fishing experience in the region.

Limpopo licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Hout and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Mozambique Tilapia

Oreochromis mossambicus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Hout. 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.

Matlala Road

Bridge

Know where you can legally fish on Hout

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Limpopo licenses and regulations

Limpopo 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.

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Limpopo Fishing License

Official site of the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET), the provincial authority that issues freshwater angling permits under the Limpopo Environmental Management Act (2003). Permits are obtained through LEDET offices.

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Limpopo Fishing Regulations

Freshwater angling in Limpopo is regulated under the Limpopo Environmental Management Act (2003), administered by LEDET (official authority site), including powers to set closed seasons.

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Limpopo 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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Take Hout with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

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