Michelle Deep Sea Fishing Charters
+102South Africa is the perfect destination for your next visit – gorgeous beaches, exciting culture, and amazing fishing right off the coast! Michelle Deep Sea Fishing Charters, led by Skipper Wimpie Steenkamp, will show you just why SA is one of the hottest fishing destinations in Africa.
He’ll take you out into the deep blue sea aboard his 24’ Buttcat. Her catamaran hull design allows for ample space on the deck, for you and 5 more anglers. She might be less than 30’ long but don’t be fooled, there’s a lot of fishing power on board. Outriggers to give you an edge when trolling, a fighting chair so you can strap in for the toughest battles, and a live bait well to keep your baitfish appetizing – everything you need to hook up the biggest trophy fish!
Skipper Wimpie will put you on proven fish havens off the coast of Struisbaai. You can go after a wide range of species local to these waters, from Geelbek and Kob, across Garrick and Bonito, all the way to Black Marlin and Yellowfin Tuna. You can land many more species in these waters! The best part is, you can be on the fish within 15 minutes of leaving the dock – depending on the species you want to target.
Everyone keeps what they catch – you keep what you land, the skipper keeps what he lands. Skipper Wimpie will provide you with Shimano-made tackle, as well as expert advice and help with anything you need.
Pack a camera and book a trip with Michelle Deep Sea Fishing Charters today. You’ll want to share pictures of your South African adventure will all of your friends!
NEW !! Available tag and release & Authentic line fishing (if preferred).
NOTE: Petite Accommodation Struisbaai is available for 1 - 3 persons.
Captain
Wimpie Steenkamp
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+26Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
89%
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Sundowner Trip on April 27, 2025
Wimpie made special effort as it was our child’s birthday! Very friendly and went to extra effort to help the boys catch a fish even though we booked a sunset cruise.
Wimpie made special effort as it was our child’s birthday! Very friendly and went to extra effort to help the boys catch a fish even though we booked a sunset cruise.
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Awesome day with seasoned skipper
Full Day Trip on January 7, 2025
Great fun with Wimpie and Jimmy. Really went out of their way to make sure all on board is comfortable and catching fish. The amazing sunrise and stories about the local waters added to the experience. The dolphins at the end of our trip capped a great day. Would recommend Michelle Charters anytime.
Great fun with Wimpie and Jimmy. Really went out of their way to make sure all on board is comfortable and catching fish. The amazing sunrise and stories about the local waters added to the experience. The dolphins at the end of our trip capped a great day. Would recommend Michelle Charters anytime.
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Best fishing with Wimpie
December shared trips on December 27, 2024
It was great, fishing with Wimpie. He knows his boat and understands the sea. We'll definitely do it again.
It was great, fishing with Wimpie. He knows his boat and understands the sea. We'll definitely do it again.
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Fishing with Wimpie
Full Day Trip on September 24, 2024
Gansbaai, South Africa
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Full Day Trip on October 1, 2022
Caught tons of fish, did not dissapoint. Captain Wimpie has tons of great spots to fish off the coast of Agulhas out of Strusbaai harbour.
Caught tons of fish, did not dissapoint. Captain Wimpie has tons of great spots to fish off the coast of Agulhas out of Strusbaai harbour.
FAQs about Michelle Deep Sea Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Michelle Deep Sea Fishing Charters?
Michelle Deep Sea Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- ZAR 2,350 per person - December shared trips (5 hours)
- ZAR 2,350 per person - Full Day Trip (5 hours)
- ZAR 5,400 per group - Sundowner Trip (2 hours)
- ZAR 10,600 per group - Private Trip (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Michelle Deep Sea Fishing Charters?
When you book a trip with Michelle Deep Sea Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Portable
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Outriggers
- Tuna Tubes
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Michelle Deep Sea Fishing Charters?
Trips booked with Michelle Deep Sea Fishing Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano and Daiwa)
- Live Bait (Depends on the season and target)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Can be arragened at special cost)
- First Mate (First mate tip is optional.)
- Fishing License (For non-South African residents )
What types of fishing does Michelle Deep Sea Fishing Charters offer?
Michelle Deep Sea Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (Up to 40 nautical miles - it depends on the trip booked and the cutomers.)
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Michelle Deep Sea Fishing Charters offer?
Michelle Deep Sea Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Handline
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Michelle Deep Sea Fishing Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Michelle Deep Sea Fishing Charters include:
- Bonito
- Bream (Common)
- Bream (Fingermark)
- Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
- Kob
- Leerfish (Garrick)
- Marlin (Black)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Musselcracker
- Tuna (Skipjack)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Yellowtail Amberjack
Your captain
Struisbaai, Western Cape, South Africa
I am a passionate Skipper operating only one boat and I am the sole Skipper of my boat you can be sure that on every trip I will be taking you to the best spots for the given weather conditions to catch a full quota. There are off course days that I don’t catch the full quota, but that day is yet to come. I grew up in this region and have been a passionate angler from childhood days and NEVER stopped being an angler from shore and boat (deep sea) in my spare time. I've always taken part in angling competitions and am very competitive by nature. I usually don’t give up and only stop when I have reached my goal. The reason why I prefer to be the sole skipper for my boat is to ensure a memorable experience for my clients and have them depart from the boat with only the best catch! From 1 December 2023 I am in a partnership with Henk Aggenbach. He is also a very qualified skipper who charters with me/ or on his own.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 40 nautical miles - it depends on the trip booked and the cutomers.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Portable
GPS
Fishfinder
Outriggers
Tuna Tubes
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano and Daiwa
Live Bait
Depends on the season and target
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Can be arragened at special cost
First Mate
First mate tip is optional.
Fishing License
For non-South African residents
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Children of all age are welcome, as long as they are accompanied by their parents.
You Keep Catch
Clients keep the fish they catch
Catch and Release Allowed
The charter(s) must inform us in advance if they a
How you can pay
Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Bank Transfer
What’s biting in Struisbaai right now
Bonito
Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
Kob
Leerfish (Garrick)
Marlin (Black)
Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Yellowfin)