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Inanda Dam

Inanda Dam is located on the lower Umgeni River in the beautiful Valley of 1000 Hills. The dam is only 30 km from Durban, making it an ideal and popular Bass fishing destination for residents of that coastal city.

Inanda is a fairly deep and long (23 km) impoundment that winds its way in a seriies of "S" curves through the hills. The lake is surrounded by rural farmland and has numerous bays and inlets wih enough, varied structure to keep even the most discerning Bass angler happy. Structure includes standing timber, brush, points and drop-offs.

RECORD SIZE BASS

The dam is home to some big, Largemouth Bass with the current lake record standing at 6.1 kg (13 1/2 lbs), caught by Carl Gudzeit in 2007, fish of 5 kg are not uncommon.

BASS TOURNAMENT VENUE

Inanda is the venue for the annual Inanda Bass Classic held in April each year, one of the most popular events on the South African Bass fishing calendar.

Capacity

242 million cubic metres, surface area 14 km2.

Slipway

Yes at the camp site.

Fish Species Available

Largemouth Bass, Mozambique Tilapia, Redbreast Tilapia, Natal Yellowfish, Bluegill, Sharptooth Catfish, Carp, Mottled Eels, Tank Gobys.

Structure

Varied structure including standing timber, drop offs, brush, points and other aquatic vegetation.
Recommended Lures

Plastic baits, spinnerbaits, topwater lures (frogs and Spook type lures) and Crankbaits.

Facilities

Camping facilities at the dam managed by Msinsi Resorts, facilities include a small shop, slipway, ablution blocks and a security guard.

Security

Questionable - the dam is surrounded by tribal lands and settlements, avoid going ashore and make sure that vehicles are locked and parked in a secure area (camp site).

Bank Fishing Potential

Possible in the camp site, the dam is surrounded by tribal areas so bank fishing is not recommended elsewhere.