North West, Hartebeespoort, Hartbeespoort Dam
Ifafi Aquatic Club sits on the Ifafi shore of Hartbeespoort Dam in the Magaliesberg valley. The club offers day fishing, picnic stands, boat launching, and waterside braai areas about 35 km west of Pretoria.
Anglers fish Hartbeespoort Dam from numbered picnic and fishing stands along the club shoreline. Barbel, bass, and carp occur in the dam. Each stand allows up to six people and four fishing rods. Papgooi bank fishing suits this venue. Confirm stand availability and fishing rules with the venue before you travel.
Ifafi Aquatic Club is a day-use aquatic club on Die Ou Wapad Street at the Ifafi end of Hartbeespoort Dam. Picnic stands with brick braais sit under trees on the grassy bank. Sailboats and personal watercraft use the club jetty. A tackle shop on site stocks bait and fishing gear. Day visitors pay per person with an optional stand fee. Boat launching and vehicle entry carry separate once-off or daily fees. Groups of ten or more can book Monday to Thursday only. The gate closes to new day visitors after 15:00. No dogs, no loud music, and a 10 km/h speed limit apply on club grounds. Prices and rules: - Stand: R320 per night - Adult day visit: R85 per person per day - Child age 6 to 12: R55 per person per day - Vehicle: R55 once-off - Boat launching: about R135 per day with documents Last updated at: 21 October 2026.
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Summer gate 06:00 to 18:00. Winter gate 07:00 to 17:00.
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Schoemansville
Schoemansville Oewerklub sits on the Schoemansville waterfront at Hartbeespoort Dam. Day visitors use picnic lawns, built-in braais, and a kiddies playground beside the water.
