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Everything to Know About Booking a Fishing Charter in False Bay
What are the best fishing charters in False Bay?
The best fishing charters in False Bay are:
- Outrageous Fishing guided by Byron A.
- Spearfish Cape Town guided by Rex W.
- MMM Cape Town Fishing Adventures guided by Wikus
- Cape Point Tuna Charters guided by Warren W.
Why should I book a fishing charter in False Bay with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 trips in False Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are False Bay Inshore Trips guided by Warren, Simon's Town Inshore guided by Byron, and Shore Dive Spearfishing Trip guided by Rex.
All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.
Looking for kid friendly charters / fishing lessons in False Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in False Bay.
What types of fishing charters are common in False Bay?
Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing in False Bay as well as nearshore fishing, jetty fishing, and flats fishing.
The most commonly sought after species in False Bay are: 1. squid, 2. yellowtail amberjack, 3. snook, 4. atlantic mackerel, and 5. bluefish.
The most common fishing techniques in False Bay are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and cut bait fishing but light tackle fishing and trolling are popular as well.
How much do False Bay fishing charters cost?
Prices in False Bay can range anywhere from about $300 to $2,064, but the average price for a half day trip in False Bay is $1,222. The average price for a full day trip in False Bay is $726.
Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?
Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.
Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.
Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.
Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.
What month is best for fishing in False Bay?
The most popular season for fishing in False Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.
Do I need a False Bay fishing license and what are the bag limits in False Bay?
See here for more information on fishing licenses in False Bay, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in False Bay. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in False Bay.
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Top Targeted Fishing Species in False Bay
- Atlantic Mackerel
- Blacktail
- Bluefish
- Bonito
- Galjoen
- Kingfish
- Lobster
- Red Grouper
- Red Snapper
- Rockfish
- Shad
- Skipjack Tuna
- Snook
- Squid
- Weakfish
- White Steenbras
- Yellowtail Amberjack
Top Fishing Techniques in False Bay
- Artificial Lure Fishing
- Bottom Fishing
- Cut Bait Fishing
- Drift Fishing
- Jigging
- Light Tackle Fishing
- Sight Casting
- Topwater Fishing
- Trolling
