Gauteng, Springs
Aston Lake
Aston Lake is a managed carp dam on the edge of Springs in Gauteng. The venue has a boom gate, open bank stands, and day or overnight fishing.
Barbel Bass Carp
Kids Welcome
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Tapkar Dam
Mpumalanga, Delmas, Tapkar Dam
Tapkar Dam is a private carp fishing and camping venue on Plaas Vlakplaats near Delmas in Mpumalanga. Book fishing in advance, camp at numbered stands on the dam, or visit the Tapkar Bar for meals.
The fishing
Tapkar Dam holds carp and is a known angling spot in the Delmas area. Fishing is by booking only. No walk-ins are allowed. Send your preferred dates on WhatsApp during enquiry hours and the team will confirm what is open. Papgooi works well for carp. Bring your own rods and bait. Confirm stand rules and bag limits with the venue before you fish.
You can catch
Carp
Water & style
DamPapgooi (normal)Specimen Carp
Bank
Open bank
Staying at Tapkar Dam
Tapkar Dam lies on Plaas Vlakplaats about 15 km from Delmas town on the R50. The venue offers a peaceful dam-side stay with twelve numbered stands, each with a braai area; bring your own grid. Stands 1 and 2 have no power points. Stands 3 to 11 have power points. Shared ablutions include hot showers and working toilets. An outdoor scullery area and a restaurant on the premises add convenience for longer stays. Day visitors use a stand from 05:00 to 18:00. Day rate is R350 per stand for up to five people, plus R70 per additional person. Overnight visitors may arrive from 05:00 and must check out by 10:00 the next morning. Overnight without power is R350 per stand for up to five people, plus R70 per additional person. Overnight with power is R500 per stand for up to five people, plus R100 per additional person. The lapa is R1 000 per day for up to six people, plus R100 per additional person. Children must stay under adult supervision. Small pets are allowed on a leash, owners must clean up after them. Payment is by EFT only; no cash. Bookings are confirmed when payment is received and are not refundable if you cancel. Last updated at: 28 September 2026.
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Stay
Day visits Overnight
Accommodation
Camping
Amenities
Ablutions Shower Braai Bar and restaurant Outdoor scullery Numbered fishing stands Day visitors by booking Kids welcome
Operating hours
Booking enquiries: Monday to Friday 08:00–12:00. Fishing and camping by confirmed booking only. Tapkar Bar hours vary; confirm with the venue.
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Gauteng, Bronkhorstspruit, Bronkhorstspruit Dam
Bronkhorstspruit Dam Nature Reserve
Bronkhorstspruit Dam Nature Reserve is a City of Tshwane municipal reserve on the southern shore of Bronkhorstspruit Dam near Bronkhorstspruit. Locals call the dam Bronkies. Camp on the open bank and fish bass, carp, barbel and kurper.
Barbel Bass Carp+1 more
Kids Welcome
