Gauteng, Magaliesburg
The Crooked Roof
The Crooked Roof is a campsite on a Magaliesburg farm with fishing ponds and open lawns. You can camp, hire a on-site caravan, or book the stone Silo chalet.
Carp
Kids Welcome
Magalies Barbus Haven
Gauteng, Magaliesburg, Magalies River
Magalies Barbus Haven sits in the Magaliesburg hills near Johannesburg and Pretoria. Fly fishers target yellowfish on the Magalies River and trout, bass, and kurper on a small training dam.
The fishing
Magalies Barbus Haven runs guided small-stream fly fishing only. There is no unguided day ticket. Magalies trips are R2 150 for one fisher or R2 750 for two. Croc River trips are R1 950 for one fisher or R2 650 for two. Confirm the rules with the venue before you book.
You can catch
YellowfishTroutBassTilapia / KurperCarp
Water & style
DamRiverFly Fishing
Bank
Open bank
Staying at Magalies Barbus Haven
Magalies Barbus Haven is a day fishing venue in the Cradle of Humankind area. Guided small-stream clinics and private river sections are available by advance booking. Introductory fly fishing lessons run for about two and a half hours. Corporate team fishing can be arranged. Walk the river trails with care for indigenous ferns, cycads, and river banks. Prices and rules: - Magalies guided trip one fisher: R2 150 - Magalies guided trip two fishers: R2 750 - Croc River guided trip one fisher: R1 950 - Croc River guided trip two fishers: R2 650 - Unguided day fishing: not offered Last updated at: 21 October 2026.
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Stay
Day visits Overnight
Accommodation
Camping
Amenities
Braai Guided clinics River trails Kids welcome
Operating hours
By appointment. Confirm access times with the venue.
Similar fishing nearby
Other locations on DaarByt nearby. Book online or request a booking.
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Kids Welcome
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Brookwood Trout Farm
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Carp Tilapia / Kurper Barbel+3 more
Kids Welcome