Abundance Fishing And Eco Charters

Abundance Fishing And Eco Charters invites you to Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Lying between the Atlantic and the Indian Ocean, the city offers you an exceptional choice of fish to catch. Diversity is high in these waters, offering you plenty of inshore, nearshore, and offshore opportunities to catch some lovely species as well as have a terrific time on the water. Skipper Peter McFarlane will take care of you and share with you all his knowledge and skills in order to put you on a respectable catch.

You’ll be fishing from an upgraded 21’ Mallard cuddy cabin. It’s got a modern navigation system and runs on two 100 HP Yamaha engines. The boat’s got a private toilet you can use and is equipped with outriggers, downriggers, and an ice-box. On board will also be a first mate to give you any help you might need.

You’ll have a chance to catch many interesting species, including Yellowtail Amberjack, Cape Salmon, Shad, and different sorts of Tuna. Using light tackle, you’ll have the chance to try out various fishing styles, such as deep sea fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, as well as handlining. Your kids are more than welcome on board, just be sure to keep an eye on them. You can keep the fish you want to take home and the crew will keep the rest.

The skipper will supply you with everything you’ll need for the trip. He’ll get you rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures, as well as licenses. He’ll even clean and fillet your catch. As for the food, he’ll provide you with crisps, chocolates, and peanuts. For drink, you can choose between coffee, tea, hot chocolate, water, and juice. You can also book a lunch before you depart.

Visit Abundance Fishing And Eco Charters and book yourself a top-notch fishing journey.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $423
    This trip is ideal for the entire family, novices, and enthusiasts. You'll fish for 5-6 hours in False Bay, 1-2 miles off the shore. False Bay and the area around Cape Point are home to an abundance of marine life and a variety of fishing areas to choose from. Using light to medium tackle, you'll be able to fish for various types, including Red Roman, Cape Salmon, and Bronze Beam (Hottentot).
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Jigging
    Handline
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Shad
    Shad
    Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
    Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $423
    A perfect trip for the entire family, beginners, and enthusiasts. You'll spend 5-6 hours fishing in False Bay, 1-2 miles from the shore. The bay and the Cape Point area are home to diverse marine life and lots of fishing spots to choose from. You'll be using light to medium tackle to chase various species, including Red Roman, Bronze Beam (Hottentot), and Cape Salmon.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Handline
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Shad
    Shad
    Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
    Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $889
    This charter is one of the most memorable on the offer. A full day out at sea with large game fish can become a life-changing experience for both the beginner and experienced angler. The fishing grounds beyond Cape Point are world-renowned for Tuna fishing. You'll target the bigger species of pelagic fish such as Yellowfin, Bigeye, and Longfin Tuna. Sometimes Dorado or Marlin get caught here too. These large fish are known to put up an impressive fight, and when you land one, you will remember it forever.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Jigging
    Handline
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Tuna (Bigeye)
    Bigeye Tuna
    Tuna (Longtail)
    Longtail Tuna
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FAQs about Abundance Fishing And Eco Charters

Abundance Fishing And Eco Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • ZAR 8,000 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 8,000 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (5 hours)
  • ZAR 16,800 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Abundance Fishing And Eco Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Within the privacy of our closed cabin
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Abundance Fishing And Eco Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (For personal consumption)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License (can be arranged when booking your charter)

Abundance Fishing And Eco Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Abundance Fishing And Eco Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Handline
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Abundance Fishing And Eco Charters include:
  • Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
  • Shad
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Longtail)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Captain

Biggles Engelbrecht
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
ID & license verified
2 Customer reviews
Member since November 2020
Skipper Peter McFarlane welcomes you to the beautiful waters of Western Cape. Depart from Cape Town and enjoy the alluring surroundings while you fish for many prized fish.
Our Team
Peter M.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Geelbek (Cape Salmon) Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
Shad Shad
Tuna (Bigeye) Bigeye Tuna
Tuna (Longtail) Longtail Tuna

Boat specs

Mallard (Cuddy cabin) originally built in 1998, and restored in 2019. Powered by 2 100HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Within the privacy of our closed cabin
GPS
Fishfinder
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
For personal consumption
First Mate
Fishing License
can be arranged when booking your charter

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
With adult supervision
You Keep Catch
For personal consumption
Crew Keeps Catch
Crew keeps excess catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
3.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 2 reviews
Boat
Very good
3.5 / 5
Crew
Very good
3.5 / 5
Experience
Very good
4.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (3)
Morning fishing with the boys
Morning fishing with the boys
Morning fishing with the boys
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
50%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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John C.
Cape Town, South Africa
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning fishing with the boys

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on August 24, 2022
Peter and his crew mate “Brother” were friendly, helpful and great company. One of my sons got sea sick as we got to open...
John C. recommends Abundance Fishing And Eco Charters
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Allen F.
Cape Town, South Africa
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Half day fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on April 4, 2022
The captain is a hell of a nice guy, but the equipment and boat is not worth what we paid for it.
Allen F. does not recommend Abundance Fishing And Eco Charters
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