lapa specimen camp

members only

Lapa Specimen Camp is a tranquil dam in the Swavelpoort Valley, tucked away from the busy city streets of Pretoria. The dam is home to some very special carp including the current Lake record common of 20.7kg called the Tank. The Tank is actually the number 2 fish in the dam. There are a number of big commons and a few stocked Mega Carp Mirrors as well as 2 big Albino Grass carp sitting at over 30lbs. The dam is privately owned property and is run by the Mega Carp Waters team as a members only venue. 

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Swims

Max Anglers

Lake Record

Average Depth

Big Boy

Previous Lake record Common 

Weight: 17.9kg 

Last Capture – September 2019

The Tank

Current Lake Record

Weight: 20.7kg 

Last Capture: 11 September 2020

Casper

Ghostie

Weight: 17.1kg 

Last Capture: 15 August 2020 

Double Bubble

Common

Weight: 15.5kg 

Last Capture: 17 November 2019

Clover

1st Generation Mega

Weight:  5.1kg

Last Capture: 3 March 2021

Albino Twin

Albino Grass Carp 

Weight: 14.9kg 

Last Capture: Aug 2020 

RULES

 

Venue

  •  Paying anglers only allowed on site. Any visitors or guests must be included in the booking.
  • Arrival/departure times are non-negotiable.
    All gates must be shut at all times. Please ensure the gate closes behind you.
  • Max vehicle speed 5mph at all times.
  • Only stop in designated car park.
  • Angler’s bivvies to be pitched in the designated swims.
    Respect your fellow anglers and keep within the stated swim boundaries.
  • Intoxicated and/or disruptive anglers will be asked to leave the lake.
  • No Dogs are allowed on site
  • Anglers must use the Braai provided. No fires on the ground.
  • Do not cut trees or foliage under any circumstances. 
  • No Petrol motors allowed for boats 
  • Maximum of three rods per angler and they must all be in the same swim.
  • Ensure the swim is completely clean ( from all rubbish including sigerette buds) before leaving

 

 

 

 

 Carp Care

  • Strictly Catch & Release
  • Every angler must have a suitable carp landing net, unhooking mat and weigh sling.
  • You must have suitable carp care liquid for treating injuries on landed fish. All hook holds must be treated. 
  • Unhooking mats are compulsory and must be a minimum of 1.5” thick unless using an elevated, cradle type mat. No fish may touch the ground or grass. 
  • Fish must be lifted from the water in a weigh sling. Ensuring fins are tucked away to the side. 
  • Grascarp are not to be retained under any circumstances 
  • Fish can be retained for no longer than 2 hours (retainer slings only, NO carpsacks allowed) and must be out of water for the minimum time possible. (no longer than 5 minutes)
  • All fish must be weighed and photographed safely in the swim they are landed from. 
  • All catches must be reported to the Fishery manager
  • Any dead fish or fish that look to be distressed or injured, please inform the fishery manager immediately. 

Baits

  • Pellets, boilies, maize and floaters only.
  • All particles MUST be freshly prepared.
  • No Tigernuts, Peanuts, or other Nuts allowed.
  • All spombs/spods/bait rockets must float. 

Rigs

  • No long shank nailer (long, curved shank) style hooks. Standard long shank hooks are fine.
  • Zig rigs on one rod only.
  • Minimum breaking strain line 15lb.
  • Minimum reel line is 0.35mm or 0.33mm if using tapered line.
  • No Braided Mainline – Mono or Fluorocarbon only.
  • Leads must eject or pull free easily.
  • Leadcore/fused leaders must not be more than 1m long.
  • Nothing fixed (swivel) on the line behind the lead system except putty.