Gauteng, Pretoria North
Lock Nest Dam
Lock Nest Dam is a private carp water just north of Pretoria. Five swims sit on flat grass banks with built-in braais and reed margins.
Carp Bass Barbel
Kids Welcome
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Betsaida Dam
Gauteng, Wallmannsthall, Betsaida Dam
Betsaida Dam is a private fishing dam near Wallmannsthall in Gauteng. Anglers fish for carp, barbel and kurper from open banks. Day visits and overnight camping are available.
The fishing
The dam holds carp, barbel and kurper. Fish grow to good sizes in this small water. You fish from open banks around the dam. Pap gooi is the usual method. Bring your own rods and bait. Confirm the fishing rules with the venue.
You can catch
BarbelCarpTilapia / Kurper
Water & style
DamPapgooi (normal)Specimen Carp
Bank
Open bank
Staying at Betsaida Dam
TEMPORARILY CLOSED (since 13 May) Betsaida Dam sits on Plot 145 along Worsboom Road, north-east of Pretoria. The dam has open grassy banks with shade shelters and braai spots. Anglers can visit for the day or camp overnight next to the water. There is no shop on site, so bring your food, water and bait. Kids are welcome. Bring your own camping gear and fishing tackle. No public price list was found. Confirm the price with the venue before you book. Last updated at: 23 August 2026.
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Stay
Day visits Overnight
Accommodation
Camping
Amenities
Braai Shade shelters Kids welcome
Operating hours
Day fishing and overnight camping. Confirm access times with the venue.
Similar fishing nearby
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Gauteng, Haakdoringboom
Bassbay
Bassbay is a fishing camp on Soutpan Road in Haakdoringboom, about 15 minutes north of Pretoria. The dams hold bass, carp, barbel and kurper. Day visits and camping are both welcome.
Bass Carp Barbel+1 more
Kids Welcome
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Gauteng, Pretoria, Roodeplaat Dam
Eagles Nest Roodeplaat
Eagles Nest sits on the Roodeplaat Dam shore at Zeekoegat north of Pretoria. Anglers book fenced bank swims for day trips or stay in riverside chalets. Hosts Toppie and Christa Kleingeld run the gate and the grounds.
Carp Barbel Tilapia / Kurper
Kids Welcome