Western Cape, Milnerton, Rietvlei Dam
Rietvlei Nature Reserve is the Rietvlei section of the City of Cape Town Table Bay Nature Reserve between Milnerton and Table View. Freshwater anglers can buy day fishing permits for the vlei when sites are open.
The vlei holds carp, barbel, and kurper. Fishing is allowed with a valid CapeNature freshwater angling licence plus a reserve day fishing permit. Rod and reel only, with a two-rod limit and two hooks per rod. Exotic fish such as carp and barbel must be removed. Indigenous fish must be returned. Reserve fishing runs from 07:30 to 17:00 daily. Confirm site availability with the venue before you visit.
Rietvlei is a coastal wetland reserve next to the West Coast Road between Milnerton and Table View. Picnic sites and walking trails sit around the vlei, and birdlife is a big part of the visit. This is a day-use reserve. There is no camping or overnight accommodation at Rietvlei. Gate times are 07:30 to 17:00 daily on most days of the year. Reserve entry is about R15 per adult and R8 per child per day. Day fishing permits are about R42 for adults and R15 for children aged 3 to 17. You also need your own CapeNature freshwater angling licence. Confirm current fees with the venue before you book. Last updated at: 17 September 2026.
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07:30 to 17:00 daily on most days. Confirm closed days with the venue.
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