For the fishermen

There are two large dams on Bellwood one a spacious 17 acres and the other a smaller five acres in size.

The larger dam is 30 feet deep at the wall and is liberally stocked with rainbow trout, while the smaller dam is filled with both rainbow and brown trout. The aim is to satisfy the keen fishermen and the sizes of the trout range from one to nine pounds that are regularly stocked.

Activities on the dam:

  • Various sponsored trout fishing competitions
  • Rowing boats for the leisure and pleasure of Bellwood guests are provided
  • Rods are available for hire and fishing lessons can be arranged for our guests
  • We do not allow day fishermen
  • Only trout rods and tackle are allowed for fishing in our dams

Rod fee (The fee to fish) is R100.00 per day which includes two fish caught, irrespective of size.