Damn Good False Bay Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 trips in False Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are South African Surf - Edible Fish guided by Wikus, Simon's Town Inshore guided by Byron, and False Bay Inshore Trips guided by Warren.

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Looking for kid friendly charters / fishing lessons in False Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters 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.

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.

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.

The most popular season for fishing in False Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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 fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in False Bay.