Vaal Dam sunset from the bank | Kees van der Walt - Free State - Deneysville - Vaal Dam

Kees van der Walt

Free State, Deneysville, Vaal Dam

Kees van der Walt is a bank angling venue on the Vaal Dam near Deneysville in the Free State. The water holds carp, barbel, and mudfish. Club and school competitions run here with advance booking.

The fishing

Kees van der Walt sits on the open Vaal Dam bank near Deneysville. Carp, barbel, and mudfish are the main species. Papgooi is the standard method. Productive casts are often from 75 m to 130 m from the bank. Confirm the rules with the venue.

You can catch
CarpBarbelMudfish
Water & style
DamPapgooi (normal)
Bank
Open bank

Staying at Kees van der Walt

Kees van der Walt is a day bank angling venue for club and school competitions. There is no camping, chalets, electricity, or ablutions on site. The venue hosts numbered peg competitions on the Vaal Dam shore. Bookings must be made in advance. Club competitions and school events are the main access route. Day access for organised groups has been reported at past events. Confirm whether day tickets or club-only access applies before you travel. Competition and day fishing prices are not published. Confirm the price with the venue before you book. Last updated at: 20 September 2026.

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Stay

Day visits Overnight

Accommodation

Camping

Amenities

Kids welcome

Operating hours

Confirm fishing times with the venue before you book.

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