Where to cast your fishing line in Joburg

So, you consider yourself the next Jeremy Wade, always on the search for your next big fish.
But before you cast your fishing line, did you know that you cannot just fish anywhere in Joburg?

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Though the city has a plethora of dams, it is only a few that you can fish at. The Joburg.co.za website gives an awesome list of parks and nature reserves where one can fish.

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Here is where they suggest you go:

• Fun Fishing (Rietvlei Lifestyle Centre)
  A fishing venue that is open seven days a week from 06:00 to 18:00 and public holidays too. There are carp, kurper, barbel and bass for catch and release.
  Details: Fun Fishing, renecoetzer3@gmail.com or 082 851 3353.
• Modderfontein Reserve
  Open during the week from 06:00 to 18:00. To fish you need to buy a ticket on Quicket.
  Details: Arden Road, off Ardeer Road, Modderfontein, info@modderfonteinreserve.co.za or 081 351 1223.
• Emmarentia Dam
  Catch and release fish such as bass, barbel and carp.
  Details: Olifants Road, Emmarentia, 011 782 1193.

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