Mpumalanga, Amersfoort
Ons-Pan is a private fishing pan about 31 km from Ermelo on the Amersfoort road in Mpumalanga. Anglers visit for barbel, carp and kurper on open banks. Camping, self-catering chalets and day visits are available.
The pan holds barbel, carp and kurper on open grassy banks. Papgooi and specimen-style carp fishing both work here. Recent catches include barbel over 10 kg and solid carp. Fishing is catch and release. Do not keep fish in keepnets overnight. Day fishing runs from 06:00 to 18:00.
Ons-Pan sits on a farm pan reached from the Amersfoort road. Turn left at the Kromhoek gravel road and drive about 8 km to the water. The venue is near Amersfoort in Mpumalanga. Camping stands have no power. You can pitch a tent, park a caravan, sleep in a vehicle, or fish overnight. Camp on the far bank, not in front of the chalets. Three 4-sleep self-catering open-plan chalets share a kitchen. Each chalet has a shower, toilet and gas geyser. The site runs on solar. Pay cash at the shop when you arrive. Kids under 12 stay free. Bring bedding, towels, drinking water and toilet paper. Day visitors pay about R45 per person. Camping without power is about R80 per stand plus R60 per person per night. A chalet is about R690 for one night, or about R570 per night for two nights or more. Extra guests over 12 above four people are about R70 each. Confirm the price with the venue before you book. Last updated at: 17 September 2026.
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Day fishing 06:00 to 18:00
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