Bloemhof Dam
Bloemhof Dam is a lake in South Africa. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (4 species)
About the fishing here
Bloemhof Dam is a lake in South Africa.
Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Tilapia, Mudfish and Tigerfish.
African Sharptooth Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Tips right now
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Bloemhof Dam is a dam in South Africa. It was originally known as the Oppermansdrif Dam when under construction during the late 1960s. It is located at the confluence of the Vaal River and the Vet River, on the border between the North West and Free State provinces. The dam wall has a total length of 4,270 metres (14,010 ft) The reservoir is very shallow, and therefore needs a large area to mean anything for water storage. The area around the reservoir (dam), has been a protected area, but because it lies on the border between provinces, these became two separate nature reserves. On the North West Province side lies the Bloemhof Dam Nature Reserve, on the Free State side is the Sandveld Nature Reserve.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Bloemhof Dam?
Popular catches here include African Sharptooth Catfish, Nile Tilapia, Mudfish and Tigerfish.
Do you need a fishing license at Bloemhof Dam?
Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.
When is the best time to fish Bloemhof Dam?
African Sharptooth Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Bloemhof Dam right now?
Right now African Sharptooth Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 76%.