
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!
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (15)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
93%
Jan 3, 2025
5 Hour Trip – Deep Sea
What a great trip to take the 3 boys on. Thankyou Freddie for accommodating us. Definitely a must do.
What a great trip to take the 3 boys on. Thankyou Freddie for accommodating us. Definitely a must do.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Oct 28, 2022
5 Hour Trip – Deep Sea
My trip with Hookup Fishing Charters was fantastic! We had to reschedule from the original date I booked due to weather conditions but they were extremely flexible and accommodating to my schedule (as I was visiting from the U.S. on business). It was my first time deep sea fishing (though I've been fishing in ponds and lakes my whole life) and I caught my biggest fish yet! I also greatly enjoyed getting to know the captain and hearing about other fishing adventures with Hookup Fishing Charters while we fished. We even saw several whales and lots of dolphins on our way out to sea! If I'm ever back in Durban, first thing on the agenda will be another trip with Hookup Fishing Charters!
My trip with Hookup Fishing Charters was fantastic! We had to reschedule from the original date I booked due to weather conditions...
Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, France
Mar 3, 2023
5 Hour Trip – Harbour Trip Night
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 not far from big cargoes, with all the lights of the city, and the great activity around. The crew was really nice, preparing a meat barbecue on board . Extremely friendly atmosphere, I recommande at 100% and will definitely come back for a deep sea session
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 not...
Durban, South Africa
Jan 2, 2023
5 Hour Trip – Deep Sea
New boat with new engines gives confidence and the fishing was good. Captain friendly and knowledgeable and eager to make sure we had a good Experian e
New boat with new engines gives confidence and the fishing was good. Captain friendly and knowledgeable and eager to make sure...
Durban, South Africa
Dec 17, 2021
5 Hour Trip – Bay
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 accommodating and had great experience dealing with kids. He was respectful and considerate!!! He went above and beyond to give our kids a great sea fishing experience!!! A great job and definitely will come back.
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 accommodating...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (15)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
93%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
5 Hour Trip – Deep Sea on January 3, 2025
What a great trip to take the 3 boys on. Thankyou Freddie for accommodating us. Definitely a must do.
What a great trip to take the 3 boys on. Thankyou Freddie for accommodating us. Definitely a must do.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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 but they were extremely flexible and accommodating to my schedule (as I was visiting from the U.S. on business). It was my first time deep sea fishing (though I've been fishing in ponds and lakes my whole life) and I caught my biggest fish yet! I also greatly enjoyed getting to know the captain and hearing about other fishing adventures with Hookup Fishing Charters while we fished. We even saw several whales and lots of dolphins on our way out to sea! If I'm ever back in Durban, first thing on the agenda will be another trip with Hookup Fishing Charters!
My trip with Hookup Fishing Charters was fantastic! We had to reschedule from the original date I booked due to weather conditions but they were extremely flexible and accommodating to my schedule (as I was visiting from the U.S. on business). It was my first time deep sea fishing (though I've been fishing in ponds and lakes my whole life) and I caught my biggest fish yet! I also greatly enjoyed getting to know the captain and hearing about other fishing adventures with Hookup Fishing Charters...
Saint-Briac-sur-Mer, France
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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 not far from big cargoes, with all the lights of the city, and the great activity around. The crew was really nice, preparing a meat barbecue on board . Extremely friendly atmosphere, I recommande at 100% and will definitely come back for a deep sea session
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 not far from big cargoes, with all the lights of the city, and the great activity around. The crew was really nice, preparing a meat barbecue on board . Extremely friendly atmosphere, I recommande at 100% and will definitely come back for a deep sea session
Durban, South Africa
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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 we had a good Experian e
New boat with new engines gives confidence and the fishing was good. Captain friendly and knowledgeable and eager to make sure we had a good Experian e

Durban, South Africa
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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 accommodating and had great experience dealing with kids. He was respectful and considerate!!! He went above and beyond to give our kids a great sea fishing experience!!! A great job and definitely will come back.
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 accommodating and had great experience dealing with kids. He was respectful and considerate!!! He went above and beyond to give our kids a great sea fishing experience!!! A great job and definitely will come back.
