Plettenberg Bay Fishing 

4.6/5 (9 reviews)
 8 Hopwood Street, Plettenberg Bay, WC 6600, South Africa

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

27 years of experience

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Morning Catcher
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Price for 2 people
US $191 
Afternoon charter 12 pm
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Price for 2 people
US $191 
Exclusive Charter
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Price for up to 12 people
US $1,261 
There are 2 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.6/5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.5/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (2)

Half day trip with captain Rige
Half day trip with captain Rige

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

83%

Appropriate for children

83%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

83%

Recommend this charter

78%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews
Daniel S.
Daniel S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun morning

VERIFIED

Morning Catcher on February 4, 2025

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

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

 Daniel S. recommends Plettenberg Bay Fishing

Gad D.
Gad D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Excellent experience.

VERIFIED

Morning Catcher on March 7, 2024

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

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

 Gad D. recommends Plettenberg Bay Fishing

Willem P.
Willem P.

Cape Town, South Africa

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Emirita

VERIFIED

Morning Catcher on September 21, 2023

Great guys the looked after us very well!

Great guys the looked after us very well!  

 Willem P. recommends Plettenberg Bay Fishing
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Mc V. T.
Mc V. T.

Cape Town, South Africa

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day trip with captain Rige

VERIFIED

Morning Catcher on December 23, 2022

A Good experience for a first time deepsea fishing

A Good experience for a first time deepsea fishing  

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 Mc V. T. recommends Plettenberg Bay Fishing

Fabio M.
Fabio M.

North Little Rock, AR

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half Day Trip

VERIFIED

Morning Catcher on August 16, 2022

Great crew, lots of good spots to catch fish. Awesome experience!

Great crew, lots of good spots to catch fish. Awesome experience!  

 Fabio M. recommends Plettenberg Bay Fishing

FAQs about Plettenberg Bay Fishing

What are the trip rates for Plettenberg Bay Fishing?

Plettenberg Bay Fishing offers the following trips to customers:

  • ZAR 1,700 per person - Afternoon charter 12 pm (5 hours)
  • ZAR 1,700 per person - Morning Catcher (5 hours)
  • ZAR 22,440 per group - Exclusive Charter (5 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Plettenberg Bay Fishing?

When you book a trip with Plettenberg Bay Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Plettenberg Bay Fishing?

Trips booked with Plettenberg Bay Fishing include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does Plettenberg Bay Fishing offer?

Plettenberg Bay Fishing offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
What fishing techniques does Plettenberg Bay Fishing offer?

Plettenberg Bay Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Bottom Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Plettenberg Bay 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

Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

43 Customer reviews
Response time 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.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Skipjack
Skipjack
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
Pike
Pike

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

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

Catch cleaning & filleting

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

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.

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