Enjoy a day of superb fishing on the prolific waters of South Africa with Knysna Fishing! Join us and set out to explore ample angling opportunities around Knysna, and who knows, maybe hook yourself a trophy.

Hop aboard captain’s 25’ Butt Cat with twin 125 HP Mercury engines and plenty of room to accommodate up to 10 people. You’ll have all the necessary safety equipment and navigational electronics to take you to the bite, as well as outriggers that will help you cover more water while trolling. Bring food and drinks for the trip and your own icebox.

When it comes to the fish species that you could target, the sky is the limit! You can try your hand in bottom fishing for Musselcracker, Snapper, Grunter, and Cod or do some line fishing with rods for anything from King Mackerel to Kob. If you’d like to cook your catch after the trip, there are cleaning facilities available where you can clean and fillet your catch.

You don’t have to worry about bringing your own tackle, there will be rods, reels, and an assortment of bait on board. What you need to get is a valid fishing license, and some snacks and drinks will do you good.

Children who are at least 7 years old can join you on your trip, and the captain will do his best to organize a fun and engaging experience for everyone on board.

Find out just how fun fishing can be and head out on a thrill-seeking adventure with Knysna Fishing!

Trips are subject to availability and weather. Subject to change.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Half Day – Shared Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $180
    This is a shared trip where you'll get to share the boat with other fellow anglers. The trip will only run if at least 4 spots on the boat are booked. If fewer than 4 anglers have booked, the charter will move to the next available day or be refunded if there's no available date. Trips subject to availability and weather. Subject to change.
  • Shared trip
    Half Day – Shared Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $180
    This is a shared trip where you'll get to share the boat with other fellow anglers. The trip will only run if at least 4 spots on the boat are booked. If fewer than 4 anglers have booked, the charter will move to the next available day or be refunded if there's no available date. Trips subject to availability and weather. Subject to change. Shared charter min 4 max 10 capacity.
  • Private trip
    Half Day – Private Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $600
    This 5.5-hour excursion is equally suited for anglers who like to fish surrounded by their friends and family and those who want a solo adventure. Your knowledgeable guide will work hard to put you on the bite of favorite local species like Leerfish, Cod, King Mackerel, Snoek, and many more. Tackle is included in the price of the trip, but you need to get your own fishing license, drinks, and food. 1 to 8 people on this charter. Trips subject to availability and weather. Subject to change.
  • Private trip
    Half Day – Private Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $600
    This 5.5-hour excursion is equally suited for anglers who like to fish surrounded by their friends and family and those who want a solo adventure. Your knowledgeable guide will work hard to put you on the bite of favorite local species like Leerfish, Cod, King Mackerel, Snoek, and many more. Tackle is included in the price of the trip, but you need to get your own fishing license, drinks, and food. 1 to 8 people on this charter. Trips subject to availability and weather. Subject to change.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.4 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (3)
We caught a bunch of fish
January fishing trip
Happy fishermen with Captain Niekie
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
86%
Recommend this charter
82%
Appropriate for children
80%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Russell H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Recommend

VERIFIED   Half Day – Private Trip (AM) on January 3, 2024
Good day out on the water, would do it all again, recommend
Russell H. recommends Deep Sea Knysna
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Ceri C.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

We caught a bunch of fish

VERIFIED   Half Day – Private Trip (AM) on December 30, 2023
All went to plan, boat there on time and good communication throughout. Caught about 20 hake and some other fish. Thanks...
Ceri C. recommends Deep Sea Knysna
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Neil L.
Auburn, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Day trip with captain Nick

VERIFIED   Half Day – Shared Trip (AM) on December 27, 2022
Great day out on the deep see at Knysna with captain Nick. Hugely successful trolling catches and some great bottom fishing. ...
Neil L. recommends Deep Sea Knysna
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Tammy C.
George, South Africa
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half day with capt. Niekie

VERIFIED   Half Day – Shared Trip (PM) on December 20, 2022
We had a great day with Capt. Niekie and Maybel they took great care with us and tried their best to get us a catch, despite...
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Dennis J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day – Shared Trip (PM) on December 28, 2022
Dennis J. recommends Deep Sea Knysna
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FAQs about Deep Sea Knysna

Deep Sea Knysna offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $90 per person - Half Day – Shared Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $90 per person - Half Day – Shared Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Half Day – Private Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Half Day – Private Trip (PM) (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Deep Sea Knysna, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar

Trips booked with Deep Sea Knysna include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Deep Sea Knysna offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Deep Sea Knysna offers the following fishing technique:
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Deep Sea Knysna include:
  • Cod
  • Grunter (Javelin)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Kob
  • Leerfish (Garrick)
  • Musselcracker
  • Ray
  • Shad
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Snapper (Mullet)
  • Snapper (Red Emperor)
  • Snoek

Meet the Charter Operator

Tour South Africa
Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa
37 Customer reviews
Response time 4 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cod Cod
Grunter (Javelin) Javelin Grunter
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Kob Kob

Boat specs

BudCat (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 2013. Powered by 2 125HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 67 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
8 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Min. age 12 years
No Alcohol
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.