Academy Lakes

What a stunning venue. As South Africans, safety is always our top priority and Academy Lakes has strict protocols when entering and exiting, as well as security patrolling throughout the day and night. The fishing is excellent as well, with camping available at 2 different lakes. There are also many smaller ponds" to keep yourself or the little ones entertained. The management of the venue are also highly knowledgeable and are always keen to assist. A new addition is a tuck shop

One of the best venues in and around the big and busy city. Less than an hours drive to a safe and secure venue with everything that you would want in a specimen venue. Perfect for a weekend breakaway or a small holiday in the lovely setting that is nature. The venue has multiple dams to test your bass fishing skills, sandwiched in between the two main specimen carp fishing lakes. The venue is perfect for new and seasoned fishermen, with the managing staff always happy to give advice and point you in the right direction to land your next personal best. All the swims are now equipped with electricity points with management promoting a bunch of new improvements still to come in the future! The dam has a stocking pond stocked with a few new residents that will keep us all entertained in the furure when they are moved into the main lakes as they reach the adequate size. The venue is perfect for the female fishermen/your better half with its well equipped bathrooms that is always in pristine condition. In summary a great venue to visit and enjoy the tranquility of mother nature. Can not wait for my next trip to the lakes and to see all the improvements that the future holds!!!

The wife and I had a great weeks fishing at bottom lake in mid May, got cold at night but that didnt stop the fish from biting, we found most the bites coming morning, around 5pm and 2am, we both broke our PB's a couple times. Here are some of our catches.Grounds are clean and some small buck and hairs can be spotted in the evenings. Although only a portaloo on the bank side the main ablutions are spacious and clean.

Very well maintained and nice fish aswell

Awesome Venue!!!!!!!Well maintained waters and surroundings, great for a weekend get away.Waters are challenging, well most of the time, but when you get on the fish it is well worth the effort. Stunning and healthy fish awaits the angler that work hard to find them. Small dams, but plenty of areas, open waters, margins and sometimes within the reeds and snaggy areas will you find the fish.Venue is runs by Fishermen, for the Fishermen, and they do so with the greatest love of the sport.Will see me soon again and as often as possible.Thanks Julio and Kevin for keeping it a GEM!!!!!!

This was my first time to Academy Lakes, and all I can say is wow, one that has fished many venues I was blown away with the venue.On arrival we where warmly greeted my the security who man the entrance to the estate. When arriving at the venue the breath taking view of green rolling grass, lush trees and unspoilt water edges.With a power point at each of our swims to make sure we always had our electronics charged full .We fished bottom lake we managed a few good fish for our 3 night stay biggest been just short of 30lb.The owners assisted us hugly in drying clothes when we has a solid 2 days of rain. Thank you so much for going over and above, this meant the world to my Girlfriend and I. The showers and toilet are of a 5 star level ideal for any angler to bring their wives or Girlfriend with.A small store to by Ice, fire wood, cold drinks or even a warm meal was a very nice touch in my books, which alot venues don't have. A stunning pool if you have kids or wanna cool down in the summer heat.Over all a grand venue which I would differently be back at in the months to come.Well done for an amazing venue.Other great things one could do there.BirdingWalksMountain bikesFarm yardThis is truly a venue of high standards for other venues to follow.Well done guysKind regardsGregory Toplis

Relaxing. Serene. Picturesque sunsets. Great fishing, well worth the wait. Well maintained fishing area.

Awesome Venue. Fished it a few times over the past 2 years. Clean bathroom rooms.Great specimen venue with big fish. Great place to develop ones skills.