Reel Retreat Fishing Charters

Spend the day with Reel Retreat Fishing Charters and find out what the fishing in Dolphin Coast is all about! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Terence can tell you all about them.

Snoek, Garrick, King Mackerel (Cuta), Tuna, Dorado and more could be biting if conditions are right. Depending on the species you’re after, you may find yourself spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

You’ll be fishing aboard a 19’ Tom Cat with space for 4/5 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Your captain will provide rods, reels, bait, and lures. Live bait will be caught on board. Kids are absolutely welcome!

You might need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

It’s always wise to bring snacks, sunglasses, a hat, sunblock (non-spray), and bottled water. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation.

Now’s the time to experience fishing on the Dolphin Coast for yourself, with Reel Retreat Fishing Charters!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $378
    The availability of fish that we like to target is specific to the time of year. The best results come from being on the water at first light, so in summer months we meet on the beach around 4:30 a.m. and back on the beach around 10 a.m.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Leerfish (Garrick)
    Leerfish (Garrick)
    Snoek
    Snoek
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Conrad K.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great day out!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on July 2, 2024
We had a great day out, after a slow start with minimal action we landed a huge amount of bait fish and then the fun started....
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Chantall S.
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VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip on December 30, 2024
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Stiaan D. W.
Excellent
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Fish on

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on June 17, 2024
Took my kids for their first deep sea fishing trip and it was amazing. We caught 20 fish of which 14 keepers. I personally...
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Daniel S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Great fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on August 6, 2024
I had a great time and caught a number of species including a 4kg Rock Cod.
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Richard S.
Excellent
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Fishing with Terence

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on December 3, 2024
Really lekr trip! Good fun! Lotsa fish caught
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FAQs about Reel Retreat Fishing Charters

Reel Retreat Fishing Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • ZAR 7,000 per group, additional ZAR 500 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel Retreat Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Reel Retreat Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures

Reel Retreat Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Reel Retreat Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reel Retreat Fishing Charters include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
  • Leerfish (Garrick)
  • Musselcracker
  • Sailfish
  • Shad
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Snoek
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Terence Maidman
Dolphin Coast, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
8 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2023
Captain Terence Maidman welcomes you to Reel Retreat Fishing Charters. Are you ready for the fishing adventure of a lifetime? The team has over 32 years of experience launching boats and catching fish. "We're experts, and we're here to make your trip unforgettable!"

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Geelbek (Cape Salmon) Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
Leerfish (Garrick) Leerfish (Garrick)
Musselcracker Musselcracker

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2016
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Tom Cat
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 100HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
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
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:

Cash
Bank Transfer