Casea Charters Umhlanga Rocks

Experience the thrill of launching through the surf into some of the richest and most diverse fishing grounds in KZN. Casea Charters is the only licensed charter operator in Umhlanga Rocks, offering a professional and productive service to get the most out of your trip to sea.

With over 50 years of experience fishing these waters, Skipper Mike Norman is the best guy to take you offshore. A passionate angler, he’ll share his knowledge and skills with you to get you filling the boat with plenty of delicious fish.

Step aboard the 18’ Ace Craft offshore sportfishing boat and experience the thrill of fishing the Indian Ocean. This rapid vessel will get you to the productive fishing grounds in no time. Head to the reefs and bottom fish or troll the open waters and there’s no end to what you can catch.

You’ll start your trip by filling up with bait fish before embarking on a game fishing adventure. Hit the reefs for a hands-on experience or head to the deeper offshore waters and get ready to put your skills and strength to the test. Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Leerfish, Mackerel, and many more prized creatures call these waters home, so rest assured you’ll land something worthy of taking home.

All the necessary fishing gear will be provided by your skipper, so all you need to do is bring some drinks and snacks aboard and make yourself at home. Grab your fishing licence from any post office, arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure, and away you go! Come aboard for a thrilling fishing excursion with Casea Charters!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip (Christmas)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 15 - Jan 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $170
    Get your fix of fishing with 2 hours on the water to battle it out with some of South Africa's most cherished fish. The deep waters re just a stone's throw from shore so 2 hours will be plenty of time to get you reeling in something delicious as you troll the open waters or bottom fish the reefs.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip (Easter)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - May 10
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $170
    Explore the productive waters just out of Durban and get your fill of exciting fishing. Hit the reefs and bottom fish or troll the deeper waters, as you target prized species such as Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Mackerel, Leerfish, and many more tasty creatures that will prove to be a just reward for your hard work.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (Christmas)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 15 - Jan 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $226
    For one month only, you'll have the chance to get out on the rich waters of the Indian Ocean to battle it out against some prized fish. Test your skills and strength as you bottom fish the reefs or troll, and you could land yourself something delicious to take home. From Leerfish to Tuna, there's no end to what you can catch.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip (Easter)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - May 10
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $226
    Three hours on the water is plenty when the fish are just a few minutes from shore. Explore the productive reefs or hit up the deep waters offshore as you test your angling skills to fill the boat with some delicious creatures. Bottom fish or troll to attract the bite of Tuna, Leerfish, Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, and many more prized creatures and head home with a tasty treat.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (Christmas)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 15 - Jan 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $283
    What better way to spend a morning than by going fishing? Spend 4 hours battling it out with some tough-fighting fish as you try to land something delicious to take back to shore. You'll have the chance to bottom fish the productive reefs for a hands-on experience, while trolling will be the most effective method offshore. Get ready for an intense workout, with Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Leerfish, and many more prized fish doing everything to get off your line.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (Easter)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - May 10
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $283
    Spend 4 hours discovering the productive waters of the Indian Ocean as you go after some prized fish. With the deep waters just a few minutes from the coast, you'll have the pick of the fishing in no time, as you bottom fish or troll to fill the boat. Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Mackerel, Leerfish, and many more delicious creatures will bite at your line, so get ready for a fruitful day of fishing.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (Christmas)
    In demand! Last booked: 20 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 15 - Jan 15
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $368
    Make the most of the rich waters of the Indian Ocean and spend 5 hours battling it out with some of South Africa's most prized fish. The waters get deep real quick, so expect some monster fish biting away at the end of your line, as you bottom fish or troll to land the fish of your dreams. Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Leerfish, Mackerel, and many more delicious creatures call these waters home, so get ready to take home a tasty treat as a well-deserved reward.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (Easter)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - May 10
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $368
    Take advantage of the rich waters out of Durban and spend a full 5 hours fishing. Test your skills and strength against some tough-fighting, trophy-sized monsters. You'll have the chance to bottom fish the reefs and troll the open waters on this all-encompassing trip. Go after Mahi Mahi, Leerfish, Tuna, Mackerel, and many more exciting and delicious fish as you work your socks off for great rewards to take home for lunch.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
3.3 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience
Good
2.8 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Geoff T.
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Casea Charters

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (Easter) on April 27, 2021
My son and I had a fantastic memorial trip. The skipper Darren was very knowledgeable and made the experience one that we will...
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Rael L.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
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4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (Christmas) on January 4, 2024
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Beverly W.
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2 hour deep sea fishing trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (Christmas) on January 5, 2021
Would rather call it a boat ride into the sea than a fishing trip. Launch into the sea and out was exciting.
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VERIFIED   January 5, 2022
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VERIFIED   December 28, 2021
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FAQs about Casea Charters Umhlanga Rocks

Casea Charters Umhlanga Rocks offers the following trips to customers:
  • ZAR 3,000 per group - 2 Hour Trip (Christmas) (2 hours)
  • ZAR 3,000 per group - 2 Hour Trip (Easter) (2 hours)
  • ZAR 4,000 per group - 3 Hour Trip (Christmas) (3 hours)
  • ZAR 4,000 per group - 3 Hour Trip (Easter) (3 hours)
  • ZAR 5,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip (Christmas) (4 hours)
  • ZAR 5,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip (Easter) (4 hours)
  • ZAR 6,500 per group - 5 Hour Trip (Christmas) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 6,500 per group - 5 Hour Trip (Easter) (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Casea Charters Umhlanga Rocks, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Casea Charters Umhlanga Rocks include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Caught during the trip)
  • Lures

Casea Charters Umhlanga Rocks offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Casea Charters Umhlanga Rocks offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling

Top targeted fish species with Casea Charters Umhlanga Rocks include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Leerfish (Garrick)
  • Rockfish
  • Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

Mike Norman
Umhlanga , KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
6 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2019
A local to the north coast of Natal, Captain Mike has fishing in his DNA. It's a way of life here and he boasts over 50 years of experience here, getting to know the productive fishing grounds like the back of his hand. His aim is to show you a fun and productive time as you battle it out with some exciting fish, filling the boat with plenty of delicious creatures to take home.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Leerfish (Garrick) Leerfish (Garrick)
Rockfish Rockfish
Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred) Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2011
Boat manufacturer
Ace Craft
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 90HP

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Caught during the trip
Lures

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
Must be at least 7 years old
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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