Plettenberg Bay Fishing 

4.6
(11 reviews)
 8 Hopwood Street, Plettenberg Bay, WC 6600, South Africa

Plettenberg Bay Fishing 

Plettenberg Bay, WC, South Africa
28 ft
12
4.6
(11 reviews)

Join Garden Route Fishing in Plett for a memorable day of fishing fun and games on Plettenberg Bay! With an experienced crew to show you around and put you on the best action, you're in for an exciting exploration of the productive South African waters.

All the captains are locals who spent a big part of their lives fishing in the bay, so they know all the tricks and hiding spots of the fish. They go the extra mile to organize engaging trips for their customers, and for them, safety always comes first. That's why the boat is equipped with all the necessary safety gear so you can have an enjoyable and safe day on the water

Your guide has a variety of trips on offer, both shared and private, and you can pick the one that suits your preferences and fishing appetites. On shorter excursions, you'll stay closer to shore, and target the local favorites like Shad, Grunt, Barracuda, Bonito, King Mackerel, and that's just to name a few.

Full day expeditions will take you further offshore, to the bluewater – the playground of Kob, Snoek, and many more. All the tackle you need will be provided, and your guide will be at your side at all times to assist with everything.

When you come back from your trip, you can have your catch cleaned and filleted, and you can also learn how to do it yourself. It's all about that hands-on experience!

The boat you'll be casting your line from is a 28' saltwater fisher, well-suited for the local fishing conditions. There's room on board for up to 5 anglers to fish at the same time. The vessel sports reliable navigational electronics to take you the best bite and outriggers to extend your fishing reach. Rods, reels, live bait, and lures will be provided for you, so you don't have to bring your gear.

Before the trip, make sure to buy a fishing license and stock up on drinks and food, to stay energized as you're reeling in your catch. Let new fishing adventures with Garden Route Fishing in Plett begin!

Join Garden Route Fishing in Plett for a memorable day of fishing fun and games on Plettenberg Bay! With an experienced crew to show you around and put you on the best action, you're in for an exciting exploration of the productive South African waters.

All the captains are locals who spent a big part of their lives fishing in the bay, so they know all the tricks and hiding spots of the fish. They go the extra mile to organize engaging trips for their customers, and for them, safety always comes first. That's why the boat is equipped with all the necessary safety gear so you can have an enjoyable and safe day on the water

Your guide has a variety of trips on offer, both shared and private, and you can pick the one that suits your preferences and fishing appetites. On shorter excursions, you'll stay closer to shore, and target the local favorites like Shad, Grunt, Barracuda, Bonito, King Mackerel, and that's just to name a few.

Full day expeditions will take you further offshore, to the bluewater – the playground of Kob, Snoek, and many more. All the tackle you need will be provided, and your guide will be at your side at all times to assist with everything.

When you come back from your trip, you can have your catch cleaned and filleted, and you can also learn how to do it yourself. It's all about that hands-on experience!

The boat you'll be casting your line from is a 28' saltwater fisher, well-suited for the local fishing conditions. There's room on board for up to 5 anglers to fish at the same time. The vessel sports reliable navigational electronics to take you the best bite and outriggers to extend your fishing reach. Rods, reels, live bait, and lures will be provided for you, so you don't have to bring your gear.

Before the trip, make sure to buy a fishing license and stock up on drinks and food, to stay energized as you're reeling in your catch. Let new fishing adventures with Garden Route Fishing in Plett begin!

Tour South Africa
Charter Operator
Tour South Africa
28 years of experience

Select date to see availability

Trip availability and prices

Trip date:
Group Size:
September 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Loading...
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Almost there...
Morning Catcher
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:45 AM
US $238
Shared tour: 2 people
Afternoon Catcher
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
US $238
Shared tour: 2 people
Exclusive Charter
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:45 AM
US $1,442
Entire boat: up to 12 people

Customer reviews

Loading...

Rating

4.6
11 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (4)

All reviews (11)

Frequently mentioned
Showing 15 of 11 reviews
Jandro Swart
Jandro Swart
za
South Africa
Member since 2025
4.3
Verified
Caught plenty of fish
Morning Catcher on December 22, 20254 adults

Awesome experience, however we felt that the trip was cut short by at least one hour.

Tour South Africa
Response from Charter operator

Hi thank you for your feedback. All trips are 5.5 hours which includes launch and return

Dennis Mull
Dennis Mull
za
South Africa
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
My boys and I had a great time
Morning Catcher on July 15, 20253 adults

My two teenaged boys caut lots if fish. First time deep sea fishing. Worth the cost. Thanks to a great team and there help with bait and fish handling.

Reported catch:
Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
Gurnard
Daniel Schneider
Daniel Schneider
za
South Africa
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fun morning
Morning Catcher on February 4, 20253 adults1 child

Great conditions and catching lots of fish - different species and very helpful crew - thanks a lot for this awesome experience!

Gad Daniely
Gad Daniely
il
Israel
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Excellent experience.
Morning Catcher on March 7, 20241 adult

Captain was great. Took us to great fishing spots. Crew and overall experience was great.

Willem Pretorius
Willem Pretorius
Repeat angler
za
South Africa
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Emirita
Morning Catcher on September 21, 20231 adult

Great guys the looked after us very well!

Reported catch:
Yellowtail Snapper
Kob
Mullet Snapper
Geelbek (Cape Salmon)

FAQs about Plettenberg Bay Fishing

Plettenberg Bay Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • ZAR 1,900 per person - Afternoon Catcher (5 hours)
  • ZAR 1,900 per person - Morning Catcher (5 hours)
  • ZAR 23,000 per group - Exclusive Charter (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Plettenberg Bay Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar
Trips booked with Plettenberg Bay Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Bait is included in the price.)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning is after the trip. Facilities available to DIY or cleaners available at a charge)
Plettenberg Bay Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (15 km average)
  • Reef fishing
Plettenberg Bay Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Plettenberg Bay Fishing include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonito
  • Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
  • Grunt
  • Gurnard
  • Kob
  • Leerfish (Garrick)
  • Musselcracker
  • Shad
  • Snapper (Mullet)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Snoek

Your operator

Tour South Africa
Tour South Africa

Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

49 Customer reviews
Typical response within 8 hours
Member since November 2019

We have been running charters on the stunning Garden Route in South Africa since 1998. We've spent the last 2 decades taking out anglers from all parts of the world, and in that time we've established our good name and reputation. Our crew has ample experience in deep sea fishing and putting people on the bite, so good times on the water are guaranteed.

Tour South Africa
Tour South Africa
49
reviews
2019
member since
~9h
response
We have been running charters on the stunning Garden Route in South Africa since 1998. We've spent the last 2 decades taking out anglers from all parts of the world, and in that time we've established our good name and reputation. Our crew has ample experience in deep sea fishing and putting people on the bite, so good times on the water are guaranteed.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
Grunt
Grunt
Gurnard
Gurnard
Kob
Kob
Leerfish (Garrick)
Leerfish (Garrick)
Musselcracker
Musselcracker
Shad
Shad
Mullet Snapper
Mullet Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Snoek
Snoek
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
Grunt
Grunt
Gurnard
Gurnard

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Other
Capacity
12 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Deep Sea Boat
Boat type
Other
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 140HP
Max cruising speed
67 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
15 km average
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Bait is included in the price.
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning is after the trip. Facilities available to DIY or cleaners available at a charge

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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Min. age 10
No smoking
No alcohol
You keep catch

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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:

 Visa

 Mastercard

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

Compare similar fishing charters

Current
Plettenberg Bay Fishing
Plettenberg Bay Fishing
4.6
(11)
28 ft
Group size 2 - 12
2 - 12
Fish 1
Fish 2
+10
5 hour trip • 12 persons
US $119