“All we do is fish”
Cape Town
Fishing Charters
Inshore & Offshore Fishing Specialists
Tuna | Yellowtail | Snoek | Marlin | Broadbill Swordfish | Dorado
Over the past 30+ years of fishing and chartering in the oceans surrounding Cape Town, the team from Cape Town Fishing Charters, led by skipper Steve Potter, has mastered the full variety of fisheries.
Whether inshore fishing for Yellowtail and Snoek or offshore fishing for Yellowfin Tuna or Marlin during the day or Big Eye Tuna and Broadbill Swordfish at night, you have a good chance catching the best fish of your life with Cape Town Fishing Charters.
Ethical Fishing Promise
Cape Town Fishing Charters loves and respects fish. We use ethical and humane methods to immediately neutralise fish as soon as they are boated. We then remove the guts and put the whole fish into an ice bath (slurry). This ensures supreme quality meat. When appropriate, we also love to release fish to swim free.
Charter Options
Tuna fishing
Tuna in Cape Town grow up to 130+kg. Test your skills against Yellowfin, Bigeye, Bluefin, Longfin or Skipjack Tuna. Cape Town Fishing Charters always finds the fish.
Marlin & Big Game
When the warm currents move in between Jan-Mar, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin and the elusive White Marlin move into the Cape waters to feed.
Snoek & Yellowtail
Cape Town boasts one of the world’s best inshore fisheries with massive shoals of large Snoek & Yellowtail annihilating lures, spoons and plugs.
Broadbill Swordfish
Captain Steve with his son Jo have pioneered the broadbill swordfish in Cape Town. Join them for your chance to pull one up from the depths.
Flyfishing
If you’re a pure blood flyfisherman, Cape Town Fishing Charters can help you onto a massive tuna or exhilarating snoek or yellowtail on the fly.
Spearfishing
Access some of the best diving and spearfishing waters in South Africa and not only beat your PB but have a shot at a world or all African record.
Cape Town Fishing Charter Features
Your fishing experience is not only guaranteed by your brilliant skipper and awesome boat, but the best fishing equipment money can buy. Our Fishing equipment list includes Shimano Tiagra reels, Black Magic fishing harnesses and a range of spinning rods loaded with both nylon and “Power Pro” braid.
Safe & Clean Boat
Top of the range tech
Our fish finding, navigation and communication technology is the best of the best and we leverage this to find the fish wherever they are.
Professional Guidance
Whether you are new to fishing or a seasoned fishaholic, the crew onboard will guide you every step of the way and share all our tips and info.
Good people Good times
Onboard a Cape Town Fishing Charter is always a great day. We pride ourselves in enjoying time onboard as well as afterwards in the club house with all our guests.
High catch rate
Fresh fish
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of year to go deep sea fishing in Cape Town?
The answer to this question is all year round!
From September – January and again from Mid March – June is a great time to catch Yellowfin Tuna – the main target species in the Cape Waters.
Yellowtail and Snoek can be caught all year round.
From January – March, Marlin and other big game species move in with the warm currents.
During the cooler winter months in June – October, it is the best time to target huge Atlantic Bluefin tuna.
How much does a charter cost?
Inshore charters start at R5’800.
Offshore charters start at R18’500.
A final price will be given once details of the charter are confirmed.
What is the typical itinerary on a fishing charter day in Cape Town
5:30am – Meet at Berth No. 1 at Hout Bay Marina
6:00am – Leave the harbour and steam for 1-2 hours
8:00am – Lines in and fishing
11:00am – Snacks, and drinks
15:00pm – Lines up and running home
17:00pm – Meet at the clubhouse for some beers
What should I bring on the boat?
We have everything you need for a comfortable day at sea including some tricks to fight the dreaded sea sickness that can come about on a bumpier sea – we recommend buying seasick tablets if you are known to get a bit whoozy onboard..
Bring long sleeve light shirt and a hat to protect from the sun. A neck/face shield is also a good idea to prevent sunburn. Closed shoes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy are necessary too.
If you have any special snacks or drinks you would like onboard, bring that along too.
A small tip for the crew is appreciated if you enjoy the service!
The magic of the Atlantic Ocean makes for a special day
Apart from the fact you might catch the fish of your dreams, being on the Atlantic Ocean for hours means you have a great chance to see some of the world’s most beautiful wildlife.
Pelagic birds, seals, whales, dolphins, sharks, orcas, turtles, sunfish or even penguins are common sights in the deep.
