Western Cape, Franschhoek
La Ferme
La Ferme is a farm stay near Franschhoek in the Cape winelands. Four stocked dams offer trout, bass, and carp fishing for day visitors and guests staying in self-catering cottages.
Bass Carp Trout
Kids Welcome
Silwerfontein Guest Farm
Western Cape, Gouda, Voelvlei Dam
Silwerfontein Guest Farm sits on the slopes above Voelvlei Dam near Gouda in the Western Cape. Self catering cottages, forest camping, and day visitor fishing share a declared Natural Heritage Site on the R44 between Wellington and Tulbagh.
The fishing
Voelvlei Dam holds bass, carp, and barbel. Anglers need a Western Cape inland angling licence plus a farm permit from the farmhouse before they cast. Shore fishing only is allowed. Bass over 1.5 kg, trout, kurper, tench, and whitefish must be released. Carp and barbel may be kept. Confirm current rules with the venue before you fish.
You can catch
BarbelBassCarp
Water & style
DamPapgooi (normal)
Bank
Open bank
Staying at Silwerfontein Guest Farm
The farm has self catering cottages with bedding, kitchen gear, solar lights, and wood burning stoves. A double decker bus offers quirky overnight or camping stays. Two forest campsites suit tents and trailers. Pets are welcome with their own bedding. Cottages look out over Voelvlei Dam and the surrounding fynbos mountains. Hiking trails, mountain biking, bird watching, and non motorised water sports are part of the stay. There are no TVs or radios in the units. Published rates list day visitor angler fees from about R30 per adult and R15 per child under 12, with cottage and camping prices per person per night. Confirm current prices with the venue before you book. Last updated at: 18 September 2026.
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Stay
Day visits Overnight
Accommodation
Chalet
Amenities
Ablutions Shower Braai Pet Friendly Hiking trails Mountain biking Natural Heritage Site Self catering cottages Non motorised water sports Kids welcome
Operating hours
Confirm day visitor and check in times with the venue before you travel.
Similar fishing nearby
Other locations on DaarByt nearby. Book online or request a booking.
Western Cape, Worcester, Brandvlei Dam (Quaggaskloof)
Quaggaskloof Waterski Club
Quaggaskloof Waterski Club sits on the Quaggaskloof section of Brandvlei Dam near Worcester. The club runs waterskiing, boating, lakeside camping, and park-home stays. Day visitors and anglers can book fishing access on the dam.
Barbel Bass Carp
Kids Welcome
