Groenvlei Lake in Sedgefield is a lovely fishing spot and unique for many reasons. It is situated just 5km east of the holiday town of Sedgefield. The lake is not large, maybe 4 km long and 1 km wide, it is also not deep, the maximum depth being around 3 meters with very few deep sections which go up to 5 meters deep. It covers an area in excess of 3 square kilometers. The water in the lake is clear but has an aquamarine appearance which is caused by the reflection of sunlight on green algae against the light coloured lake floor and the greenery in and around the lake. Another point which makes the lake unique is that it is a fresh water lake which has no recognizable inlet or outlet. It is said that the water seeps up from subterranean channels via springs and is slightly saline. Depending on rainfall and evaporation, the levels in the lake can fluctuate by nearly 2 meters.
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The lake is known for its diverse bird life and is one of the best venues for large-mouth black bass angling. The banks of Groenvlei are heavily reeded with fen grass, this makes the lake difficult to access in parts except at the few boat jetties and from the lawn near the caravan park, but despite this the lake is still a very popular and pleasant place to swim.
For the angler the lake also stocks Black Bass, Mozambique Tilapia and Carp which can be caught from small electric powered boats only. For more information on the fishing regulations and updates click here.
Groenvlei Lake in Sedgefield is definitely a fishing spot worth trying! There are other slipways in the area as well where you can enjoy water activities an fishing like Sedgefield Island Slipway.
Lake Pleasant has stunning camp sites as well as Chalets and Lodges for those who would like to stay over for a few night.
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