| Date of Report: Monday, 17th August 2026 |
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Name: Noel Wewege Email: noelwewege@absamail.co.za Phone: 083 259 6953 Last month I reported that the lower Vaal and the Orange River below VDK Dam were both very low so work could be completed at Boegoeberg Dam, near Groblershoop, where a wall or weir had been blocked by debris. Apparently, this work has been completed. The Vaal flow at Windsorton is now up a bit but the clarity although acceptable is not as clear as it should be in August. Fishing is slow at present and the fish are probably deep down, but sport should improve as it warms up. The Riet is flowing well and was a bit dirty several weeks ago but is starting to clear. The flow in the Orange at Hopetown is higher than normal and it is a bit dirty and fishing is slow but expect conditions to improve in September.
The Orange near Hopetown.
Riet River yellow. |
