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Albert Falls

Albert Falls ranks as one of the top Bass fishing waters in South Africa, it's proximity to Pietermaritzburg and Durban make it an easily accessible and popular venue.

Albert Falls is home to some very big Florida/Northern strain hybrid Largemouth Bass, fish of over 4 kg (9 lbs) are often caught with 5 kg (11 lbs) lunkers not uncommon. Albert Falls, along with Goedertrouw is a real contender to produce the next South African record Largemouth.

Albert Falls is a top-up dam for Nagle and Inanda Dams downstream so water is released or allowed to build up at irregular intervals, water levels are therefore unstable leading to some interesting fishing and skitish Bass. In fact fishing at Albert Falls is not easy but for those who are willing to persevere the rewards are great. The lake is fairly warm and offers almost year round Bassing.

THE ALBERT FALLS BASS CLASSIC

The annual Albert Falls Bass Classic is held towards the end of August each year is one of the most prestigious events on the South African Bass fishing calendar.
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Details

Capacity

290 million cubic metres, surface area 24 km2.

Slipway

Yes, good slipways at camp sites and resorts.

Fish Species Available

Largemouth Bass (Florida strain), Carp, Bluegill, Barbel, Tilapia and numerous other species.
Structure

Varies according to water levels and includes standing trees, stumps, bull rushes, drop-offs and underwater humps. The standing trees in the middle of the dam are always good producers of fish which are particularly susceptible to flukes. Reports indicate that the area near the Umgeni River inlet offers good fishing on crankbaits.

Recommended Lures

Albert Falls is mainly a soft plastic dam, Carolina rigs are popular in deeper water, Texas rigged worms (chartreuse is a popular colour) around standing trees, skip shads and slaty slings are deadly, crankbaits can produce fish in the open water areas.
Facilities

Good launching and accommodation facilities are provided by Msinzi Resorts including shady camp sites on the waters edge, self catering bungalows are also on offer.

Security

Good.

Warnings

Wind - the lake is large and wind can come up quickly causing large waves, leave the water immediately in such circumstances

Bank Fishing Potential

Good, the grassy banks provide plenty of scope for bank angling.
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