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Goedertrouw (Phobane Lake )

Goedertrouw Dam (now called Phobane Lake) is a lake of some repute amongst Bass anglers. The one time SA Largemouth Bass record of 4.575kg, caught in 1985 stood for 7 years before being beaten in 1992 with a bass of 4.81kgs. In recent years attention has shifted to the Southern parts of KZN, today most anglers have all but forgotten about the lake, this is perhaps a good thing for those who take the time to travel to this somewhat remote but massive impoundment. It's not an easy dam to fish, more often than not the water is muddy to slightly muddy.

BIG BASS

These days some huge Largemouth Bass are being caught at Goedertrouw. With a lake record currently standing at 6.12 kg (13 1/2 lbs) caught by Carl Gutzeit in 2008 and fish of over 3 kg being taken on a regular basis, the chances of this lake retaking the Largemouth record are pretty good. Goedertrouw is the only dam in Kwazulu Natal with pure Florida strain Bass, being a notoriously fickle creature this makes for sometimes tough fishing, but the rewards can be great, just ask Carl.

Being in the Kwazulu Natal lowveld the lake is fishable pretty much year round. Situated 200 km form Durban it's possible to fish as a day trip, the lack of camping facilities in fact makes it a necessity so be prepared to get up early and return home late if you plan on fishing this lake..

Capacity

304 million cubic metres.

Slipway

Yes but very basic.

Fish Species Available

Largemouth Bass (Florida strain), Nembwe, Tilapia, Barbel and many others.
Structure

The dam is mainly open water with a few quiet backwaters with abundant overhanging vegetation. Where the rivers (7 of them) feed into the dam, shallow rocky areas have formed. Good fish have been taken at the dam wall.

Recommended Lures

Soft plastics (watermelon seed flukes), cranks, jigs.

Facilities

None at present.

Security

Questionable, cars have been broken into, some anglers have taken to employing a guard.

Warnings

See above, also wind can be a problem if fishing from a small boat.

Bank Fishing Potential

Bank fishing is possible in only a very limited area around the slipway, the time and effort required to reach the dam and questionable security around the banks make a boat essential.