Fishing near Upington, Northern Cape

Upington sits on the banks of the Orange River in the arid Northern Cape, and the river is the centrepiece of local freshwater fishing. The Orange and its associated canal system draw anglers after yellowfish, carp, catfish and mudfish, while Reitz Park in town provides a convenient in-town fishing spot. Kanoneiland, a resort on the river, is a well-known base for fishing the area.