Grootdraai

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Grootdraai Dam is a substantial impoundment located in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa, situated along the Vaal River system. This reservoir serves as an important water resource for the region and offers anglers a diverse freshwater fishing experience in a characteristically South African bushveld setting. The dam attracts both local and visiting anglers drawn by its variety of species and the opportunity to fish expansive open water in a scenic environment.

Mpumalanga licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

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

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Vaal-Orange Smallmouth Yellowfish

Labeobarbus aeneus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Grootdraai. 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.

Grootdraai Dam

Dam

Know where you can legally fish on Grootdraai

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.

Mpumalanga licenses and regulations

Mpumalanga 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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Mpumalanga Fishing License

Official permits page of the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA), the provincial authority that administers freshwater (including trout) angling permits in Mpumalanga, listing permit types and how to apply.

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Mpumalanga Fishing Regulations

MTPA sets the permit conditions and rules for freshwater angling in Mpumalanga, including trout permit policy. The MTPA permits page is the official provincial regulations reference.

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Mpumalanga 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 Grootdraai 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.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Grootdraai to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Grootdraai to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.