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Theewaterskloof Dam

Lake fishing  South Africa · 07:49 - 17:43

Theewaterskloof Dam is a lake in South Africa. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Slow 22% The bite right now
Top bet: Mudfish Water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
39%
10°
Best day
Tue
38%
13°
Wed
39%
11°
Thu
36%
12°
Fri
36%
13°
Sat
36%
17°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
21°C
Air temp
9°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
96.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:04–09:04 Day 09:04–16:28 Dusk 16:28–18:28

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:36–00:36 Major period 10:36–12:36 Minor period 15:22–16:52 Minor period 06:20–07:50

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

22:00
9°
23:00
8°
00:00
8°
01:00
8°
02:00
8°
03:00
7°
04:00
7°
05:00
7°
06:00
6°
07:00
6°
08:00
6°
09:00
7°

Likely catch now (1 species)

Mudfish
Labeo capensis
22%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Theewaterskloof Dam is a lake in South Africa.

Popular catches here include Mudfish.

Mudfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Theewaterskloof Dam is an earth-fill type dam located on the Sonderend River near Villiersdorp, Western Cape, South Africa. Administratively it is located within Theewaterskloof Local Municipality. It was established in 1978 and is the largest dam in the Western Cape Water Supply System with a capacity of 480 million cubic metres, about 41% of the water storage capacity available to Cape Town, which has a population of over 4 million people. The dam mainly serves for municipal and industrial use as well as for irrigation purposes. The hazard potential of the dam has been ranked high (3).

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Theewaterskloof Dam?

Popular catches here include Mudfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Theewaterskloof 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 Theewaterskloof Dam?

Mudfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Theewaterskloof Dam right now?

Right now Mudfish is the most likely catch, at about 100%.