If you are looking to battle some exciting pelagics like Yellowtail, and Cape Salmon, you have found the right place.
"Brought my 18-year-old son to Botswana and South Africa with me as a high school graduation present." — Chris,
Hi, I'm Matt — the guy you'll find waist-deep in the surf. I've been fishing since I was a kid.
"We had a fantastic day fishing with Matt, catching really good-sized white steenbras and Cape stumpnose." — Iain,
Ocean Life Fishing Charters is owned and operated by Donavan out of Simonstown, Cape Town. Come and spend a memorable day fishing in and around False Bay, at the meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
"Trip was great, we where kind of early in the season, but these guys really hunted fish for me !" — Jarno,
If you're planning on fishing in Cape Town, look no further than Ocean Flair. Having logged many days on these waters, Captain Donavan knows them forwards and back.
"Serious fishing at the Cape: The crew—Donavan and Mike, both true-blue South Africans—are professional tuna hunters." — Thomas,
Cape Boat Charters is based in Simonstown, South Africa. Join the crew for a fun and productive day on the waters in and around Cape Point and False Bay! Cape Boat Charters is an environmentally-sensitive company.
"I can’t say enough about this experience. Alan and Anton were knowledgeable about fishing and wildlife viewing and were very accommodating." — Sheila,
David Bruiners specializes in fishing the waters around the Eastern Cape, Southern Cape, and Western Cape and invites you along for a trip to remember.
There's a fish with your name on it in Cape Town, and Cape Tuna Bucketlist will help you catch it! With Captain Francois at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.
"thanks francoi , great memories of cape town and your charter, thanks for having me aboard, will do it again when back in beautiful capetown." — Brendan,
Atlantic Drift – Fishing Charters & Ocean Experiences Welcome aboard Benguela, Atlantic Drift’s purpose-built 10m Carry Cat, based in Hout Bay, Cape Town.
Head out on some of the finest fishing in the country with Vida Loca Tuna Fishing! WE NOW OFFER YOU A RODMAN 1250 41FT LUXURY SPORT FISH/CRUISER. Hout Bay boasts one of the most scenic backdrops in South Africa.
"We had a great trip with James and Tim! Our plan was to combine some fishing with sightseeing and wildlife watching, and the trip ticked all the boxes." — Jan,
Experience world-class angling adventures with Western Cape fishing charters, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet to create one of the most diverse fishing grounds on the planet. The Western Cape region of South Africa offers exceptional year-round fishing opportunities that attract anglers from across the globe.
The waters off Cape Town and surrounding areas are famous for their impressive Yellowfin Tuna populations, with specimens reaching up to 110kg. When the Sardine run begins toward Mozambique, predatory Tuna follow close behind, creating prime fishing conditions. Experienced captains will take you 20-50 miles offshore where trolling and live bait fishing prove most effective for landing these powerful fighters.
Beyond Tuna, Western Cape fishing charters target a variety of prized species including Yellowtail, ferocious Snoek, Longfin Tuna, and occasionally Black and Striped Marlin. Inshore fishing near Cape Point yields excellent catches of Yellowtail, Snoek and Katonkel, while reef fishing produces Red Roman, Geelbek (Cape Salmon), and various Snapper species.
The region offers diverse fishing styles to suit all preferences - from offshore deep sea adventures to inshore excursions, reef fishing, and even freshwater options in the area's numerous lakes, dams, and rivers. Both beginners and seasoned anglers will find suitable trips with professional captains who possess decades of local fishing knowledge.
Most Western Cape fishing charters operate from prime locations like Simon's Town in False Bay, just a short 30-minute ride from the legendary Cape Point - the southwesternmost tip of Africa. The calmer waters of False Bay provide easier access to productive fishing grounds, making the Western Cape an ideal destination for your next fishing adventure.
