Bon Accord Dam
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How to get there
GPS coordinates: 25 37’45 S,28 11’21.9 E
For detailed directions click on the blue tag in the above image.
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Fish species in the dam
Common carp, barbel
Catch some fish
Bait: Worms dipped in guava, sweet white dough (microwave) dipped in guava (Champion Dips)
Rigs: Rietvlei Rig
Distance: 30m – 70m
Catches
Carps and Barbel:
Caught on Guava dipped worms at a distance of about 30 – 70m
Checklist
Safety rating: 70% – (Go to the dam safety rankings)
Wife friendly: Yes (Although it’s not the cleanest dam at the moment)
Ablution facilities: Yes
Cleanliness rating: 48% (At the moment badly infested with hyacinth)
Camping: Yes
Electricity: No (Actually I think some spot have electricity but these are not great fishing spots)
Recommended number of anglers per fishing spot: 2 – 5
Do I need to book: No
Chalets: No
Catch and release: No
Difficulty: Easy




