Harts

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 3

The Harts River (Afrikaans: Hartsrivier) is a northern tributary of the Vaal River, flowing through the North West Province and Northern Cape Province of South Africa. Its source lies near Lichtenburg on the Witwatersrand at an elevation of approximately 1,520 meters (4,990 feet), and it travels southward before emptying into the Vaal River near Delportshoop. The river takes its name from a translation of its original Khoekhoe name, ǂGaoblgarib, meaning "heart river," possibly named after a chief or tribal group. The Harts River basin is a significant feature of the semi-arid landscape of the Northern Cape, forming a natural boundary for the Ghaap Plateau, which lies between the Harts River and the Kuruman Hills.

North West licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

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

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Banded Tilapia

Tilapia sparrmanii

Moggel

Labeo umbratus

Orange River Mudfish

Labeo capensis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Harts. 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.

Kalkweg Way

Bridge

Know where you can legally fish on Harts

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.

North West licenses and regulations

North West 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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North West Fishing License

Official site of the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD/READ), the provincial authority responsible for nature-conservation permits including freshwater angling. Permits are obtained through the department's conservation offices and reserves.

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North West Fishing Regulations

Freshwater angling in North West is regulated under provincial nature-conservation legislation administered by the provincial department (official site). No standalone provincial freshwater-regulations web page exists.

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North West 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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