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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Cape Town
Shore Dive Spearfishing Trip
Catch Your Dream!
Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Cape Town
False Bay Inshore Trips
Inshore, Jetty, Flats in Cape Town
South African Surf - Edible Fish
Simon's Town Inshore
Full-Day Deep Sea Tuna
Top Types of Trips in South Africa
Top Species for Fishing in South Africa
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Everything to Know About Booking a Fishing Charter in South Africa
Why should I book a fishing charter in South Africa with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 9 trips in South Africa, and the most popular trips in the area are Shore Dive Spearfishing Trip guided by Rex, Catch Your Dream! guided by Tristan, and False Bay Inshore Trips guided by Warren.
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 South Africa? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in South Africa.
What types of fishing charters are common in South Africa?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing in South Africa as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and jetty fishing.
The most commonly sought after species in South Africa are: 1. yellowfin tuna, 2. mahi mahi, 3. squid, 4. yellowtail amberjack, and 5. albacore tuna.
The most common fishing techniques in South Africa are trolling, artificial lure fishing, and heavy tackle fishing but cut bait fishing and bottom fishing are popular as well.
How much do South Africa fishing charters cost?
Prices in South Africa can range anywhere from about $300 to $3,000, but the average price for a half day trip in South Africa is $1,222. The average price for a full day trip in South Africa is $1,805.
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 South Africa?
The most popular season for fishing in South Africa is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.
Do I need a South Africa fishing license and what are the bag limits in South Africa?
See here for more information on fishing licenses in South Africa, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in South Africa. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in South Africa.
The Best Places to Fish in South Africa
Top Targeted Fishing Species in South Africa
- Albacore Tuna
- Atlantic Mackerel
- Bigeye Tuna
- Black Marlin
- Blacktail
- Bluefin Tuna
- Bluefish
- Bonito
- Bull Shark
- Dusky Shark
- Galjoen
- Hammerhead Shark
- Kingfish
- Lobster
- Mahi Mahi
- Red Grouper
- Red Snapper
- Rockfish
- Sandbar Shark
- Sevengill Shark
- Shad
- Skipjack Tuna
- Snook
- Squid
- Stingray
- Wahoo
- Weakfish
- White Steenbras
- Yellowfin Tuna
- Yellowtail Amberjack
Top Fishing Techniques in South Africa
- Artificial Lure Fishing
- Bottom Fishing
- Cut Bait Fishing
- Drift Fishing
- Heavy Tackle Fishing
- Jigging
- Light Tackle Fishing
- Live Bait Fishing
- Sight Casting
- Spearfishing
- Topwater Fishing
- Trolling
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