La Bleu Marlin 

5.0
(6 reviews)
 Unit 1, Main Road, Sodwana Bay, NL 3974, South Africa

La Bleu Marlin 

Sodwana Bay, NL, South Africa
28 ft
6
5.0
(6 reviews)

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Based out of Sodwana Bay, La Bleu Marlin will take you from the stunning confines of the national park to the equally impressive deep waters. Expect plenty of Marlin fishing, as you go after a range of incredible big game fish in the depths of the Indian Ocean.

It's no mean feat to land these tough-fighting monsters, so you'll need an experienced guide. Captain Wouter Vermeulen is just that guy. He moved to Sodwana Bay in 2016, bringing with him a thirst for big game fish. He promises to get you to the sweetest fishing spots, reeling in the biggest fish around.

Up to 7 guests are welcome aboard the 28' Novacat 270 offshore sportfishing boat. Make yourselves at home with plenty of space on the deck and seating in the convertible flybridge. Capt. Wouter will even provide lunch and drinks, so settle in for the full experience.

Boasting tuna tubes, downriggers, and outriggers, this is a boat that means business. Troll with live bait and a range of lures and get ready for the bite. When you hear the reels kick into action, you'll leap up, grab the rod, and settle into the fighting chair to give yourself the best chance of landing the catch of your dreams.

You'll need all the help you can get when battling it out against these fish. Black, Striped, and Blue Marlin rub shoulders with Bluefin Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Barracuda, Spearfish, Sailfish, and many more majestic creatures, who'll do anything to get off the end of your line. Use all your strength to keep them hooked and try not to get distracted by the leaping Marlin!

Everything you need for a productive day is waiting on board. Capt. Wouter will even pick you up within a 5 km radius, just let him know where you're staying. At the end of the day, he'll also clean and fillet your catch. Get ready to fill the boat and make the most of these delicious creatures! Bring your fishing license and away you go with La Bleu Marlin for the fishing trip of a lifetime!

Based out of Sodwana Bay, La Bleu Marlin will take you from the stunning confines of the national park to the equally impressive deep waters. Expect plenty of Marlin fishing, as you go after a range of incredible big game fish in the depths of the Indian Ocean.

It's no mean feat to land these tough-fighting monsters, so you'll need an experienced guide. Captain Wouter Vermeulen is just that guy. He moved to Sodwana Bay in 2016, bringing with him a thirst for big game fish. He promises to get you to the sweetest fishing spots, reeling in the biggest fish around.

Up to 7 guests are welcome aboard the 28' Novacat 270 offshore sportfishing boat. Make yourselves at home with plenty of space on the deck and seating in the convertible flybridge. Capt. Wouter will even provide lunch and drinks, so settle in for the full experience.

Boasting tuna tubes, downriggers, and outriggers, this is a boat that means business. Troll with live bait and a range of lures and get ready for the bite. When you hear the reels kick into action, you'll leap up, grab the rod, and settle into the fighting chair to give yourself the best chance of landing the catch of your dreams.

You'll need all the help you can get when battling it out against these fish. Black, Striped, and Blue Marlin rub shoulders with Bluefin Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Barracuda, Spearfish, Sailfish, and many more majestic creatures, who'll do anything to get off the end of your line. Use all your strength to keep them hooked and try not to get distracted by the leaping Marlin!

Everything you need for a productive day is waiting on board. Capt. Wouter will even pick you up within a 5 km radius, just let him know where you're staying. At the end of the day, he'll also clean and fillet your catch. Get ready to fill the boat and make the most of these delicious creatures! Bring your fishing license and away you go with La Bleu Marlin for the fishing trip of a lifetime!

Wouter Vermeulen
Captain
Wouter Vermeulen
11 years of experience
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FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Yellowtail Amberjack
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
+4
US $690
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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5.0
6 reviews
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Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Ashli Prosperie
Ashli Prosperie
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Wouter
Full Day Trip on March 26, 20254 adults

Piet Steyn
Piet Steyn
za
South Africa
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Novice at deep sea fishing
Full Day Trip on February 24, 20213 adults

Not knowing what to expect is always exciting. The little uncomfortable feeling is soon driven back by the assuring captain Wouter. He brought his pal to come help him. After embarking we swiftly went to about 2km offshore and crisscrossed the ocean. In and out. Just when laziness started to affect our upper eyelids, at about 10:00, we had the first bite! With Wouter's professional help the fish was quickly brought on board and stored in the boat. About an hour later, the same thing happened! About noon the big rods came out. This time we had a big Marlin on the line. It jumped a number of times! After struggling for an hour, it surfaced and we could let it go. What a nice mix between relaxing and adrenaline!

Nicholas Cloete
Nicholas Cloete
Repeat angler
za
South Africa
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome expierence!
Full Day Trip on March 31, 20241 adult2 children

Stefan De Bruyn
Stefan De Bruyn
za
South Africa
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
Full day trip with Wouter
Full Day Trip on December 29, 20205 adults1 child

Had a great day out with Wouter and caught a massive blue marlin. Thanks to Wouter it was an amazing experience.

Mihaly Janus
Mihaly Janus
hu
Hungary
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
Great tuna Saturday
Full Day Trip on February 15, 20204 adults

Nice Captain and staff, Beautiful experience! Thank you Guys!

Wouter Vermeulen
Response from Captain

Dankie julle, hoop ons sien julle weer!

FAQs about La Bleu Marlin

La Bleu Marlin offers the following trip to customers:
  • ZAR 11,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with La Bleu Marlin, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Radar
Trips booked with La Bleu Marlin include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Chips)
  • Drinks (Water and coldinks)
La Bleu Marlin offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
La Bleu Marlin offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with La Bleu Marlin include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Queenfish
  • Sailfish
  • Spearfish (Shortbill)
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Wahoo
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your captain

Wouter Vermeulen
Wouter Vermeulen

Sodwana Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

6 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2019

A passionate angler for over 15 years, Captain Wouter used to love taking his son fishing. He hopes to welcome you aboard to experience the power of fishing in helping you bond with one another. But it's not just that, there's also plenty of thrills to be had. Capt. Wouter fished in tournaments for 10 years or so, and knows exactly what it takes to go after the biggest fish in the ocean.

Wouter Vermeulen
Wouter Vermeulen
6
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
A passionate angler for over 15 years, Captain Wouter used to love taking his son fishing. He hopes to welcome you aboard to experience the power of fishing in helping you bond with one another. But it's not just that, there's also plenty of thrills to be had. Capt. Wouter fished in tournaments for 10 years or so, and knows exactly what it takes to go after the biggest fish in the ocean.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Queenfish
Queenfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Shortbill Spearfish
Shortbill Spearfish
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin

Real catches by this captain

  • Fishing with Wouter
    Ashli P.
    Ashli P.
  • Great tuna Saturday
    Mihaly J.
    Mihaly J.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Novacat 270
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
175 Evenrudes
Powered by
2 x 715HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Chips
Drinks
Water and coldinks

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
No alcohol
You keep catch
Crew keeps catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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:

 Cash

 Bank transfer

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