Sunset over the dam | Trichardtsfontein Dam Resort - Mpumalanga - Secunda - Trichardtsfontein Dam

Trichardtsfontein Dam Resort

Mpumalanga, Secunda, Trichardtsfontein Dam

Trichardtsfontein Dam Resort sits on Trichardtsfontein Dam near Trichardt and Secunda in Mpumalanga. The fenced recreation area has a long grassy bank for camping and day fishing. Carp, mudfish, yellowfish, barbel and bass are in the water.

The fishing

The dam holds carp, mudfish, yellowfish, barbel and bass. The bank is about 1.5 km long with open grassy pegs and some shade from willow trees. Papgooi with sweet dough, floaties, worms and mielies works well. Mudfish take maggots and worms. Casting to feeding spots at 35 m to 95 m is common. Confirm the rules with the venue before you fish.

You can catch
CarpMudfishYellowfishBarbelBass
Water & style
DamPapgooi (normal)Specimen Carp
Bank
Open bank

Staying at Trichardtsfontein Dam Resort

The resort is fenced with two entry gates off the gravel road past the dam wall. Camping stands sit on short kikuyu grass to the water's edge. Wooden wendy houses sleep two, four or six guests. A lapa can be hired for groups. Ablution blocks are spread along the bank. A tuck shop sells basic food. There is no mains electricity at campsites. Wendy houses have solar lights only. Card payments are accepted. Day visitors and campers can fish from the bank. Wendy houses suit families who want a roof over the tents. The venue suits social and match anglers. Kids can fish close to the bank. Day visitor fees are about R55 per person plus R15 per vehicle. Tents and caravans are about R55 each per day. Wendy houses start from about R400 per night for two guests. Confirm current rates with the venue before you book. Last updated at: 19 September 2026.

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Stay

Day visits Overnight

Accommodation

Camping

Amenities

Ablutions Shower Braai Shop Wendy houses Lapa hire Playground Card payments Kids welcome

Operating hours

Always open. Confirm gate times with the venue.

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