African East Coast Sports Fishing 

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 Rua do Aeroporto, Vilanculos, 2000, Mozambique

African East Coast Sports Fishing 

Vilanculos, Mozambique
23 ft
4
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If you're going to cast a line in Vilanculos, look no further than African East Coast Sports Fishing.

Sailfish, Blue Marlin, Giant Trevally, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Skipjack Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Wahoo, Queenfish, and more can be found in these waters, depending on when you go.

On the day of your trip, you're likely to troll using light or heavy tackle.

Young ones are welcome, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. Don't forget to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

You'll find yourself aboard a 24' Sportfishing with space for 4 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.

Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. It's customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.

Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks provided on board.

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with African East Coast Sports Fishing?

If you're going to cast a line in Vilanculos, look no further than African East Coast Sports Fishing.

Sailfish, Blue Marlin, Giant Trevally, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Skipjack Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Wahoo, Queenfish, and more can be found in these waters, depending on when you go.

On the day of your trip, you're likely to troll using light or heavy tackle.

Young ones are welcome, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. Don't forget to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

You'll find yourself aboard a 24' Sportfishing with space for 4 passengers. It has outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.

Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. It's customary to tip the Mate 10–20% to show your appreciation.

Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks provided on board.

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with African East Coast Sports Fishing?

Rhyno Stander
Captain
Rhyno Stander
9 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Trip availability and prices

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Giant Black Marlin Mozambique
Non-refundable
5 Day Trip starts at 7:00 AM
Overnight stay, lodging
Seasonal trip
Sep 15 - Nov 1
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
Trevally (Giant)
+6
US $3,000
Entire boat: 2 people
Yellowfin Tuna Fishing South Africa
Non-refundable
10 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - May 1
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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FAQs about African East Coast Sports Fishing

African East Coast Sports Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,500 per day per person - Giant Black Marlin Mozambique (5 days)
  • US $3,000 per group - Yellowfin Tuna Fishing South Africa (10 hours)
When you book a trip with African East Coast Sports Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box
Trips booked with African East Coast Sports Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
  • Lunch
African East Coast Sports Fishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing
African East Coast Sports Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with African East Coast Sports Fishing include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grunter (Javelin)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Queenfish
  • Sailfish
  • Shad
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Rhyno Stander
Rhyno Stander

Vilanculos, Mozambique

Member since April 2026

Captain Rhyno Stander, operator of East Africa Sports Fishing, lives for the thrill of chasing big marlin. With a true passion for marlin fishing, he loves being offshore, tracking down these powerful game fish and turning every trip into an exciting big-fish adventure.

Rhyno Stander
Rhyno Stander
2026
member since
Captain Rhyno Stander, operator of East Africa Sports Fishing, lives for the thrill of chasing big marlin. With a true passion for marlin fishing, he loves being offshore, tracking down these powerful game fish and turning every trip into an exciting big-fish adventure.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Javelin Grunter
Javelin Grunter
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Queenfish
Queenfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Shad
Shad
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Javelin Grunter
Javelin Grunter
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2019
Restored in
2026
Boat manufacturer
Mallard Marine
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First mate
Fishing license
Lunch

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Vilanculos to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.