Kammanassie

Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 4

The Kammanassie system in the Western Cape is a unique and ecologically significant fishing destination centered around the Kammanassie Mountains, a declared mountain catchment area. This landscape combines protected nature reserves with important river systems, creating diverse angling opportunities focused on indigenous and threatened fish species within a carefully managed environment.

Western Cape licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

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

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Banded Tilapia

Tilapia sparrmanii

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Moggel

Labeo umbratus

Spotted Bass

Micropterus punctulatus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Kammanassie. 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.

Left Canal From Dam (Furrow 1) @ Kammanassie

Flow Station

Know where you can legally fish on Kammanassie

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.

Western Cape licenses and regulations

Western Cape 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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Western Cape Fishing License

Official CapeNature page for the Western Cape freshwater angling licence. A licence is required to fish for freshwater fish in inland public waters (rivers and state dams); apply via the form and supporting documents to CapeNature.

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Western Cape Fishing Regulations

CapeNature page covering recreational freshwater fishing rules for dams and rivers in the Western Cape under the Nature Conservation Ordinance, detailing where a licence is required and conditions of use.

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Western Cape 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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