| Date of Report: Tuesday, 14th July 2026 |
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Name: Noel Wewege Email: noelwewege@absamail.co.za Phone: 083 259 6953 Both the lower Vaal and the Orange downstream from Vanderkloof Dam are very low at present. This is because the release of water from Bloemhof Dam has been reduced to 10 cusecs while the Vanderkloof Dam release has also been cut back. The purpose of this reduction in flow is to be able to service the Boegeberg weir near Groblershoop and remove the debris from the 4 sluice gates so the water supply to communities and stake holders can be maintained during the summer months. Normal release from Bloemhof and VDK is expected to resume next week but in the meantime, fishing is very difficult under these low flow condition when flyfishers normally target largemouth yellows.
The Vaal at Windsorton during normal winter flow. |
