Thatched lapa and Vaal Dam frontage | Zandfontein Visvang/Fishing - Free State - Frankfort - Vaal Dam

Zandfontein Visvang/Fishing

Free State, Frankfort, Vaal Dam

Zandfontein Visvang sits on the Vaal Dam near Frankfort. Basic wooden fishing cabins face a sandy bay with deeper water in front.

The fishing

The venue sits in a southern Vaal Dam bay with a high shoreline and deeper water close in. Carp, grass carp, yellowfish, barbel, and kurper are caught here. Papgooi and specimen carp fishing both work on the sandy bottom. Catch and release is encouraged where possible. Confirm the rules with the venue before you fish.

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

Staying at Zandfontein Visvang/Fishing

Five basic self-catering wooden cabins sleep up to four guests each. Units have electricity, a fridge, a patio with tables and chairs, and a braai. Separate ablutions serve the cabins. A caravan unit is also available. A small on-site shop sells wood, ice, cold drinks, and basics. A thatched lapa has a pool table and games room. Kids can play on the sandy shore while parents watch the sunset. The resort is on Stand 5 Blydschap Zandfontein near Krompan outside Frankfort. A dirt road leads in from Frankfort. Frankfort is the nearest town for fuel and shops. Anglinks listed cabins and the caravan at about R300 per night for four people in 2019. Visvang Verblyf tags the venue between about R180 and R1200. Confirm the current price with the venue before you book. Last updated at: 22 September 2026.

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Stay

Day visits Overnight

Accommodation

Cabin

Amenities

Ablutions Shower Braai Shop Pool table Games room Caravan unit Kids welcome

Operating hours

Always open for enquiries. Confirm check-in and check-out times with the venue.

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