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Dam/Lake Wriggleswade Dam

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Located in South Africa :: Eastern Cape
Category: Attraction :: Dam/Lake

Wriggleswade Dam lies in the Kubusi river 20km east of Stutterheim and 70km northeast of East London in the Eastern Province of South Africa. It has a capacity of 91.5 million cubic metres and is fairly deep, meandering through farmlands with steep hills on each side for about 15 km. The dam forms part of the Amatola regional water supply scheme and supplies water from the Kubusi River catchment into the Gonubie, Nahoon and Yellowwoods (which flows into the Buffalo) Rivers. The Nahoon Dam and Laing Dam can be augmented with water from Wriggleswade when required. These dams deliver water to the East London and Berlin areas. The water is very clear and Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass and Carp can be caught. Good launching facilities are available. There are also well kept camping sites with electrical points. Entrance fees are: R25.00 per adult and R15.00 per child under 18yrs. This includes a fee for electricity for campers. The venue is reputed to be secure and safe. Wriggleswade is the venue of the annual Amatola Bass Classic held in February each year.

Contact
Address :  Off N6, between East London & Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Contact :  Frank
Cell :  +27(0)83 752 4545

Directions

From Kingwilliamstown take the R63 north to the N6. Turn north west to Amabele (About 5km), turn Right (North-east) and follow the road to the dam. From East London proceed on the N6 to Amabele, etc. Wriggleswade dam is about 300km from Port Elizabeth and 75km from East London.

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