Shoreline Fishing – Overberg
Hi, I'm Matt — the guy you'll find waist-deep in the surf. I've been fishing since I was a kid. With decades of hands-on experience spanning rock & surf, estuary, freshwater, offshore and international fishing, I bring a lifetime of practical fishing experience to every trip.
Real local knowledge. Real experience. Real fishing.
I keep things simple and personal. We meet up, chat through the plan for the trip and head to the spots that are actually working — not the ones that look good on Google Maps. I'll be there throughout the trip to help with baiting, casting, landing your catch and anything else you need.
If you're new to fishing, I've got you.
If you've been fishing for years, I'll bring the local knowledge and experience to help you get the most out of the day.
Depending on the season and conditions, we target kob/kabeljou, steenbras, galjoen, stumpnose, spotted gully sharks, smooth hounds, elf/shad, leervis/garrick, rays and more.
I take care of all the rods, reels, tackle and bait for the day, so you don't need to bring your own unless you want to. I use fresh, quality bait — the same bait I trust for my own fishing — because good bait genuinely makes a difference.
I always encourage catch and release, especially with our key species, but if you land something that's legal size and within your daily limit, you're welcome to take it home.
Trip Options
Beach Fishing | Lagoon Fishing | Off the Beaten Track Fishing Adventures | Fishing Lessons
Everyone over the age of 12 who is fishing needs a permit, which you can get online or at the Post Office.
I've learned this coastline through years of trial, error, early mornings and late evenings, and I'll use that experience to give you the best chance of getting onto the fish. There are never any guarantees in fishing, but I'll do everything I can to put you on the fish, and if there's a big one out there with your name on it, we'll do our best to land it.
Let's go fishing!
Hi, I'm Matt — the guy you'll find waist-deep in the surf. I've been fishing since I was a kid. With decades of hands-on experience spanning rock & surf, estuary, freshwater, offshore and international fishing, I bring a lifetime of practical fishing experience to every trip.
Real local knowledge. Real experience. Real fishing.
I keep things simple and personal. We meet up, chat through the plan for the trip and head to the spots that are actually working — not the ones that look good on Google Maps. I'll be there throughout the trip to help with baiting, casting, landing your catch and anything else you need.
If you're new to fishing, I've got you.
If you've been fishing for years, I'll bring the local knowledge and experience to help you get the most out of the day.
Depending on the season and conditions, we target kob/kabeljou, steenbras, galjoen, stumpnose, spotted gully sharks, smooth hounds, elf/shad, leervis/garrick, rays and more.
I take care of all the rods, reels, tackle and bait for the day, so you don't need to bring your own unless you want to. I use fresh, quality bait — the same bait I trust for my own fishing — because good bait genuinely makes a difference.
I always encourage catch and release, especially with our key species, but if you land something that's legal size and within your daily limit, you're welcome to take it home.
Trip Options
Beach Fishing | Lagoon Fishing | Off the Beaten Track Fishing Adventures | Fishing Lessons
Everyone over the age of 12 who is fishing needs a permit, which you can get online or at the Post Office.
I've learned this coastline through years of trial, error, early mornings and late evenings, and I'll use that experience to give you the best chance of getting onto the fish. There are never any guarantees in fishing, but I'll do everything I can to put you on the fish, and if there's a big one out there with your name on it, we'll do our best to land it.
Let's go fishing!
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Customer reviews
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Anglers' gallery (12)
Reviews (10)
Jay KeelanRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAmazing trip from start to finish!
Half Day Beach Trip on March 17, 2026 • 2 adultsWe had an absolutely brilliant fishing trip with Matthew in South Africa. He went above and beyond from the start—getting out early to catch fresh bait and even showing us how it’s done, which made the whole experience feel hands-on right away. We then headed to a stunning beach location where we managed to land a kob, and also hooked an amazing 5 to 6ft bronze whaler shark—unfortunately we lost it, but the adrenaline was unreal! Not long after, we hooked and successfully landed another shark, which made the trip even more memorable. Matthew is incredibly knowledgeable, clearly passionate about fishing, and made the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and that makes a massive difference. 10/10 trip—would 100% recommend and we’ll definitely be back to book with Matthew again!
Albert Eduard Sadler5.0VerifiedNewFirst and best experience
Half Day Beach Trip on October 8, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Matt wa really great! Made us feel at home. Had some good convo and wengood some really bgood fish! Would definitely book this trip again!
Florian Burgstaller5.0VerifiedNewVery nice!
Half Day Lagoon Trip on October 27, 2026 • 2 adultsFirst fishing trip for mom and we caught some 😀
Ian Gray5.0VerifiedWhat a Fantastic day !
Half Day Beach Trip on April 14, 2026 • 1 adultWe had two trips with Matt in the boat in the lagoon. The first by myself using live bait and prawns catching six different species including a large Garrick. What a day !. The second trip was again in the boat with my six year old grandson. Matt looked after him showing him how to catch prawns and live bait and then catch his first sternbass and stumpnose Thanks Again
Sebastien BrochardRepeat angler5.0VerifiedWhat a great experience ! 😊
Half Day Beach Trip on March 14, 2026 • 2 adultsWe had such a wonderful time with Matthew. He is fascinating and highly motivated. We had a beautiful white sand beach almost entirely to ourselves. We even caught a 1.5m shark and a lovely stingray 😊. We highly recommend this experience—it was easy, very well-organized, and a highlight of the Hermanus area 🙏.
Iain HeathRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNewFishing with Matthew
Half Day Lagoon Trip on October 26, 2026 • 3 adultsWe had a fantastic day fishing with Matt, catching really good-sized white steenbras and Cape stumpnose. Matt kept us entertained with stories about his adventures around the world and worked hard to maximise our catching. The fish were very powerful and fought well on the balanced light tackle. We would definitely recommend!
Jeff KoltutskyRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat captain!
Half Day Trip – Local (PM) on January 6, 2026 • 3 adultsMatthew was very helpful and communicated really well with us. Unfortunatly the weather did not cooperate with us, or we would have loved to fish with Matthew. We plan to come back and will most definitely go fishing with Mathew again!
Dominika Repse5.0VerifiedPerfect
Half Day Beach Trip on September 8, 2026 • 2 adultsGreat trip, great fisherman! 🎣😊
Banie Claasen5.0VerifiedUnforgettable fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Local (PM) on December 31, 2025 • 1 adultGreat experience!
Thys De Bruin4.3VerifiedFishing with Matthew
Half Day Beach Trip on December 28, 2025 • 2 adults
