Free State, Deneysville, Vaal Dam
Jackie Leonard is a bank angling venue on the Vaal Dam near Deneysville in the Free State. The water holds carp, barbel, and mudfish. Club competitions run here with advance booking.
Jackie Leonard sits on the open Vaal Dam bank near Deneysville. Carp, barbel, and mudfish are the main species. Papgooi is the standard method. Productive distances are often 50 m to 130 m from the bank. Shallow water to the right holds mudfish. The rocky koppie to the left often produces bigger carp around 120 m. Confirm the rules with the venue.
Jackie Leonard is a day and competition bank angling venue. There is no camping, chalets, electricity, or ablutions on site. Long-drop toilets were reported in older angler posts. The venue hosts club bank-fishing competitions with numbered pegs. Bookings must be made in advance. Day outings and social bank fishing have been reported by anglers in the past. Current booking is by phone with Jackie Leonard. Confirm whether day tickets or club-only access applies before you travel. Competition and day fishing prices are not published. Confirm the price with the venue before you book. Last updated at: 20 September 2026.
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