Fishing near Rustenburg, North West

Rustenburg sits in the Bojanala Platinum District of North West Province, flanked by the Magaliesberg range and drained by the Hex River system. The area's marquee freshwater fisheries are Olifantsnek Dam — built on the Hex River about 15–20 km south of town — and Buffelspoort Dam, roughly 35 km away in the Magaliesberg Biosphere. Both draw anglers after carp, barbel, and more, while the Hex River, Magalies River, and several smaller streams add river fishing to the mix. Hartbeespoort Dam, one of South Africa's busiest weekend fisheries, is also within reach near Brits.