Gauteng, Pretoria
Waterworks (Test)
5.0 (1)Family fishing on five stocked dams near Magaliesburg - day visits and overnight camping, braai and ablutions on site.
Yellowfish Tilapia / Kurper Carp+3 more
Kids Welcome Pet Friendly
Eagle Waters Wildlife Resort
North West, Hartebeespoort, Hartbeespoort Dam
Eagle Waters Wildlife Resort sits on Oberon Street at Hartbeespoort Dam in Broederstroom. The property borders about 3 km of dam shoreline. Guests camp, stay in log cabins or luxury tents, and fish for barbel, bass, and carp.
The fishing
The resort fronts Hartbeespoort Dam with open bank access for staying guests and campers. Barbel, bass, and carp occur in the dam water. Waterfront camping stands sit close to the water. Papgooi bank fishing suits this venue. Confirm fishing rules, day visitor access, and any permit fees with the venue before you travel.
You can catch
BarbelBassCarp
Water & style
DamPapgooi (normal)
Bank
Open bank
Staying at Eagle Waters Wildlife Resort
Eagle Waters is a large wildlife resort with about 260 camping and caravan stands, including waterfront sites. Log cabins and pre-built luxury tents offer self-catering stays. The grounds have free-roaming game such as zebra and blesbok, a swimming pool, restaurant, and children's play areas. The resort is on Oberon Street in the Broederstroom side of Hartbeespoort, roughly 45 minutes from Johannesburg and Pretoria. Online booking runs through the resort's RoomRaccoon portal. Power was cut by City of Tshwane in May 2025 over municipal debt, but the resort still lists accommodation and takes bookings. Confirm current operations before you travel. Camping, cabin, and tent prices are not published as flat rates on the resort site. Confirm the price with the venue before you book. Last updated at: 6 September 2026.
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Stay
Day visits Overnight
Accommodation
Camping
Amenities
Ablutions Shower Braai Shop Swimming pool Restaurant Wildlife on property Waterfront stands Kids welcome
Operating hours
Check-in from 14:00. Check-out by 11:00.
Similar fishing nearby
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Kids Welcome
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Ifafi Aquatic Club
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Barbel Bass Carp
Kids Welcome
4