Dam shoreline and open water | Thabo's Dam - Gauteng - Bronkhorstspruit

Thabo's Dam

Gauteng, Bronkhorstspruit

Thabo's Dam sits near Bronkhorstspruit in eastern Tshwane. It is a private dam open to day anglers for bass, carp, and kurper fishing.

The fishing

The dam holds largemouth bass, common carp, and kurper. Bass anglers use soft plastics, crankbaits, and topwater lures. Carp and kurper respond to papgooi and float rigs. Bank access is open around the dam. Float tubes and small boats are used on the water.

You can catch
BassCarpTilapia / Kurper
Water & style
DamPapgooi (normal)Specimen Carp
Bank
Open bank

Staying at Thabo's Dam

Thabo's Dam is mainly a day fishing venue. Anglers can fish from the bank or from a float tube or small boat on the water. The venue sits in a quiet Tshwane East setting near Schietpoort. Reeds line parts of the shoreline. The dam is also known locally as Thabos Dam or Anna Steyn Dam. Entry is about R60 per angler. Confirm the current entry fee and gate rules with the venue before you visit. Last updated at: 19 September 2026.

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Stay

Day visits Overnight

Accommodation

Camping

Amenities

Braai Kids welcome

Operating hours

Reported as 24-hour access. Confirm current gate times with the venue before you visit.

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