Fishing near Potchefstroom, North West
Potchefstroom sits in the North West province along the Mooi River, with Boskop Dam roughly 20–30 km out and the Vaal River within easy reach. The area is a well-regarded freshwater fishery built around bass, yellowfish, carp, and barbel (sharptooth catfish), drawing local anglers to dams, river riffles, and reed-lined banks throughout the year.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are in Potchefstroom, North West and what's needed to catch them.
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Banded Tilapia
Tilapia sparrmanii
Crucian Carp
Carassius carassius
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Orange River Mudfish
Labeo capensis
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Largemouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus kimberleyensis
Vaal-Orange Smallmouth Yellowfish
Labeobarbus aeneus
Moggel
Labeo umbratus
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