Hookup Fishing Charters Durban

With many years of experience in chartering, Hookup Fishing Charters Durban guarantees you value for your money. Its skipper specializes in harbour, backline, and deep sea (bottom) fishing 24/7, providing you with excellent service and a memorable experience. The skipper has been fishing for 25 years and is eager to pass on his knowledge to you. Join him in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal and have a wonderful fishing adventure in South Africa!

The boat you’ll be using is a 30’ Butt Cat fish and ski boat that can accommodate up to 8 guests. It’s powered by twin 140 HP Suzuki engines and uses Lowrance GPS, a Furuno fishfinder, as well as a radio in order to provide quick and safe movement on the water. It features an ice-box you can use to store the fish you catch.

On your trip, you can expect to chase Black Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Musselcracker, Geelbek, Great Barracuda, King Mackerel, and Cod. Your skipper uses light and heavy tackle to bottom fish, deep sea fish, troll, spin, as well as drift fish. You’re allowed to keep the fish you catch and you can also bring kids on your trip.

The things you should bring include snacks, drinks, and fishing licenses. The skipper will take care of the fishing tackle, live bait, and lures.

Enjoy a lovely day on the rich and beautiful waters of South Africa!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Bay
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Day Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    Price for up to 11 persons
    US $198
    Enjoy a beautiful morning fishing in the bay for 5 hours. The skipper uses light tackle for this trip and provides all the bait needed. You and he will be targeting Grunter, Kingfish, Garrick, Perch, and Kob. 5 Hour trip. Flexible times.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Kob
    Kob
    Grunter (Javelin)
    Javelin Grunter
    Clam
    Clam
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Harbour Trip Night
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Price for up to 11 persons
    US $215
    Spend 5 evening hours fishing in the harbour. Your skipper will take care of all the light tackle and bait and help you have a fun and enjoyable trip. The species you'll be targeting are Kingfish, Garrick, Grunter, Perch, as well as Kob.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Backline Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    1 Day Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    Price for up to 11 persons
    US $238
    Backline fishing is a great outdoor activity with lots of fun. It's best in the early mornings, late afternoons, and evenings. This evening trip is perfect for novice anglers and families with kids. You'll fish just outside the harbour, so you'll stay in calm waters. Up to 10 guests may come on this trip.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Deep Sea
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Price for up to 11 persons
    US $368
    Deepsea fishing, 5 hours trip for first-timers who wants to experience the majestic ocean. This trip is a perfect choice if you're a novice angler. .distance travel out at sea between 12 to 15 km and a return trip of approximately 40 km. This trip includes a combination of trolling (seasonal) and bottom fishing. This trip can accommodate up to 8 people only.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Deep Sea
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Price for up to 11 persons
    US $543
    This trip has a combination of trolling and bottom fishing. Preferably for people who have experience in deepsea fishing. This trip accommodates 8 people only.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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A very unique experience ! And a so friendly crew
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5 Hour Trip Deep Sea Trip
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Caught fish
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Jamie C.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 Hour Trip Deep Sea Trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Deep Sea on October 28, 2022
My trip with Hookup Fishing Charters was fantastic! We had to reschedule from the original date I booked due to weather conditions...
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ERIC R.
Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, France
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A very unique experience ! And a so friendly crew

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Harbour Trip Night on March 3, 2023
Weather conditions didn’t allow to go to deep sea. We did a night session in the harbor and it was really amazing to fish...
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Barry B.
Durban, South Africa
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Deep sea with Freddy

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Deep Sea on January 2, 2023
New boat with new engines gives confidence and the fishing was good. Captain friendly and knowledgeable and eager to make sure...
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Aliya K.
Durban, South Africa
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Family fishing

5 Hour Trip – Bay on December 17, 2021
Captain gave our family a great day on the water!!! Our 3 kids, ages 6, 7 and 10 had so much fun! The captain was super...
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VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Deep Sea on January 3, 2023
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FAQs about Hookup Fishing Charters Durban

Hookup Fishing Charters Durban offers the following trips to customers:
  • ZAR 3,500 per day per group - 5 Hour Trip – Bay (2 days)
  • ZAR 3,800 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Harbour Trip Night (5 hours)
  • ZAR 4,200 per day per group - 5 Hour Trip – Backline Trip (1 day)
  • ZAR 6,500 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Deep Sea (5 hours)
  • ZAR 9,600 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Deep Sea (9 hours)

When you book a trip with Hookup Fishing Charters Durban, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Lowrance
  • Fishfinder Furuno
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Hookup Fishing Charters Durban include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Yes)
  • Lures

Hookup Fishing Charters Durban offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing (As far as they require. )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Hookup Fishing Charters Durban offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Hookup Fishing Charters Durban include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cod
  • Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Musselcracker
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your operator

Hookup Fishing Charters Durban
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
15 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2021
Hookup Fishing Charters Durban welcomes you to the vast richness of South Africa's waters. Come enjoy beautiful nature, battle powerful fish, and make memories you'll never forget!

The fish you can target

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cod Cod
Geelbek (Cape Salmon) Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
11 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Butt Cat
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 140HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Offshore Fishing
As far as they require.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Lowrance
Fishfinder
Furuno
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Yes
Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
We love engaging with all. Teaching children the importance of fish and wildlife conservation
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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:

Cash

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