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Far from the maddening crowd, just 45 minutes from Johannesburg, set on the banks of the Vaal River below the Barrage, lies
the tranquil abode of Yellow Fish Paradise.
The 750
meters of river frontage provides both fast and slow runs flowing into large
rocky pools with ideal eddies for holding both large and small mouth yellow
fish, amongst other species common to the Vaal River system.
Yellow Fish Paradise is now not only a popular fishing venue. Patrons are now also enjoying the five self catering rondawels with its "on the river bank lapa" as a popular party venue for After-wedding parties, bachelor and birthday celebrations. The fact that a "all in stock" shop and well stocked liquor store exists on the premises with realistic prices adds to the convenience.
RIVER FLOW INFORMATION
As the question of water flow in the Vaal below the Barrage (Lochvaal) is always of concern to our patrons, I have taken the trouble of providing three contacts for information concerning the river flow:
a) On the internet- BARRAGE DAILY FLOW RATE
b) Mr. Karel Kleinhans at 016 987-2044
c) The general Water Board number of Barrage is 016 987-2010
WEEKLY REPORT
Fishing over the weekend was very encouraging for the Fly-fishermen despite the several showers the past week. On Saturday night we had a fair downpour and Sunday afternoon the heavens opened with a thorough storm. Largemouth Yellows in excess of 3.5 Kilo’s were biting on anything with an Olive Green Bloodworm, Olive Green Nymphs and many other Green Caddis Fly’s taken. One patron used a Brassie Fly with a slight white plumage and also had success.
All these fish were caught in the pool below the large rapid. Small mouth and Big Carps were also taken on the PTN Hot spot Fly . More Yellows than Muddy'S were caught which was encouraging for our Fly-fishermen. Bank anglers caught several Barbell and Carp. One Carp weighed almost 5 Kilo’s and was taken on sweet dough with a "Floaty". Sunday’s storm, which also fell in Johannesburg, will effect the inflow at Barrage and will change the Cubic meter per second out flow. This will have an impact on the fish feed below the Barrage.
Due to the increase in Electricity and wage costs Patrons must take note of the adjustment in Tariff changes.
Please CONTACT US for any information about our resort.
Don't forget to visit the Gallery to see the photos of what you can expect
to catch.
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