Simply The Best Fishing Charters
Simply The Best Fishing Charters
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Simply The Best Fishing Charters is located at Wilson's Wharf in Durban Harbor, South Africa. For those who are looking for an exclusive fishing excursion with a lot of fun, you have found the right place!
Book a trip and hop onboard to enjoy your adventure. The 'Simply The Best' will be your boat for the day. She is a 36' John Butt catamaran with twin 200 HP Suzuki engines and plenty of space for up to 10 anglers. Simply The Best is rigged with Lowrance and Furuno electronics, along with professional accessories. With an enclosed portable toilet, an experienced skipper, and a deckhand on board, Simply The Best is a boat for you.
All trips are tailored to suit your specific needs. Both light and heavy tackle is brought on board for bottom fishing, trolling, and deep sea fishing. If you want to try fly fishing, just let the crew know and bring your favorite tackle. Bait, lures, and a complimentary fish cleaning service are also included.
Depending on what trip you decide to choose, you will be able to fish up to 25 miles out for Black, Blue, and Striped Marlin, as well as Wahoo, King Mackerel, Dorado, Snapper, and Geelbek.
The team will work hard to put you on the hottest bite. Even though you will be fishing with a lucky crew, there is no guarantee of fish. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the adventure!
Simply The Best Fishing Charters is located at Wilson's Wharf in Durban Harbor, South Africa. For those who are looking for an exclusive fishing excursion with a lot of fun, you have found the right place!
Book a trip and hop onboard to enjoy your adventure. The 'Simply The Best' will be your boat for the day. She is a 36' John Butt catamaran with twin 200 HP Suzuki engines and plenty of space for up to 10 anglers. Simply The Best is rigged with Lowrance and Furuno electronics, along with professional accessories. With an enclosed portable toilet, an experienced skipper, and a deckhand on board, Simply The Best is a boat for you.
All trips are tailored to suit your specific needs. Both light and heavy tackle is brought on board for bottom fishing, trolling, and deep sea fishing. If you want to try fly fishing, just let the crew know and bring your favorite tackle. Bait, lures, and a complimentary fish cleaning service are also included.
Depending on what trip you decide to choose, you will be able to fish up to 25 miles out for Black, Blue, and Striped Marlin, as well as Wahoo, King Mackerel, Dorado, Snapper, and Geelbek.
The team will work hard to put you on the hottest bite. Even though you will be fishing with a lucky crew, there is no guarantee of fish. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the adventure!
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Reviews (15)
Subramoney Kuppusamy Naicker•
South AfricaMember since 20245.0VerifiedWonderful geelbek fishing trip
5 hour bottem reef fishing on May 26, 2024 • 8 adultsJakes and Shorty were amazing. My friends and I enjoyed our trip and we caught some beautiful fish. Both Jakes and Shorty were very friendly and helpful. Will always recommend them. Keep it up.
Dennis Cruse•South AfricaMember since 20185.0VerifiedBest fishing trip ever
5 hour bottem reef fishing on December 12, 2023 • 2 adultsPlease do yourself a favour and book a trip with Simply the best charters. The skipper (Jakes) has vast knowledge of all facets of fishing and his deck hand (Shorty) is the best assisting and giving advice. His fishing gear is top notch.
Barney Knoetze•South AfricaMember since 20235.0VerifiedAwesome fishing experience!
5 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (AM) on October 6, 2023 • 5 adultsWe had an amazing experience fishing with Capitan Jaked. He knew exactly when and where we need to be to catch the fish. I highly recommend Simply the Best Fishing Charters!
Nicoleen Naicker•South AfricaMember since 20242.7VerifiedUnimpressed
4 Hr Trip – Backline (PM) on December 28, 2024 • 6 adultsTeach you crew
Christopher JohnstonRepeat angler•Member since 20193 trips5.0VerifiedDeep sea fishing
4 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (PM) on April 28, 2025 • 3 adultsCaptain and helper were great.
Juliana Csiszer•South AfricaMember since 20245.0VerifiedFishing with Jakes
6 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (AM) on December 13, 2024 • 5 adultsIt was very good,we caught a lot of fish.we got what was promised Thanks for this wonderful day!
Alex Blake•South AfricaMember since 20245.0VerifiedMarch fishing trip
5 Hr Trip – Backline (AM) on March 30, 2024 • 3 adults
Ryan Best•South AfricaMember since 20225.0VerifiedAbsolutely amazing
5 Hr Trip – Backline (AM) on October 8, 2022 • 2 adultsCaptain Jake was absolutely amazing on our trip, he and his crew Michael went out of their way to make the experience a truly memorable one for myself and my son. We will definitely be back aboard with this crew.
Jason Burke•South AfricaMember since 20235.0VerifiedFishing with Jakes
5 hour bottem reef fishing on December 24, 2023 • 4 adults
Naude Van JaarsveldtMember since 20185.0Fishimg with Simply the Best
5 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (AM) on December 4, 2018Family fishing Best trip ever, filled with fun and lots of fish Jakes are the best Captain and host we ever went fishing with.
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The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
Captain and helper were great.
Jakes and Shorty were amazing. My friends and I enjoyed our trip and we caught some beautiful fish. Both Jakes and Shorty were very friendly and helpful. Will always recommend them. Keep it up.
Thank you for choosing us for your fishing experience
It was very good,we caught a lot of fish.we got what was promised Thanks for this wonderful day!
Thanks for the support
Please do yourself a favour and book a trip with Simply the best charters. The skipper (Jakes) has vast knowledge of all facets of fishing and his deck hand (Shorty) is the best assisting and giving advice. His fishing gear is top notch.
FAQs about Simply The Best Fishing Charters
- ZAR 4,800 per group - 3 Hr Trip – Harbor Fishing (3 hours)
- ZAR 5,400 per group - 3 Hr Trip – Backline (AM) (3 hours)
- ZAR 5,400 per group - 4 Hr Trip – Harbor Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
- ZAR 6,000 per group - 4 Hr Trip – Backline (PM) (4 hours)
- ZAR 6,000 per group - 5 Hr Trip – Harbor Fishing (AM) (5 hours)
- ZAR 6,000 per group - 5 Hr Trip – Harbor Fishing (PM) (5 hours)
- ZAR 6,600 per group - 5 Hr Trip – Backline (AM) (5 hours)
- ZAR 6,600 per group - 5 Hr Trip – Backline (PM) (5 hours)
- ZAR 9,000 per group - 4 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
- ZAR 9,000 per group - 4 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
- ZAR 9,600 per group - 5 hour bottem reef fishing (5 hours)
- ZAR 9,600 per group - 5 Hr Trip – Geelbek (Night) (5 hours)
- ZAR 9,600 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
- ZAR 9,600 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
- ZAR 10,200 per group - 6 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (AM) (6 hours)
- ZAR 10,200 per group - 6 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (PM) (6 hours)
- ZAR 10,800 per group - 5 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (AM) (5 hours)
- ZAR 10,800 per group - 5 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (PM) (5 hours)
- ZAR 12,000 per group - 6 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (AM) (6 hours)
- ZAR 12,000 per group - 6 Hr Trip Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (PM) (6 hours)
- ZAR 13,200 per group - 8 hours reef fishing bottems (8 hours)
- ZAR 13,800 per group - 8 Hr Trip – Game/Tuna/Deep Sea (8 hours)
- ZAR 14,400 per group - 10 hours reef fishing bottems (10 hours)
- ZAR 15,600 per group - 8 Hr Trip – Marlin/Tuna/Big Game (8 hours)
- ZAR 18,000 per group - 10 Hr Trip – Big Game/Bottom (10 hours)
- ZAR 18,000 per group - 10 Hr Trip – Marlin/Tuna/Big Game (10 hours)
- ZAR 18,600 per group - 12 Hr Trip – Big Game/Bottom (12 hours)
- ZAR 19,200 per group - 8 hours deep drop (8 hours)
- ZAR 20,400 per group - 12 Hr Trip – Marlin/Tuna/Big Game (12 hours)
- ZAR 25,200 per group - 15 Hr Trip – Marlin/Tuna/Big Game (15 hours)
- Toilet
- GPS Lowrance
- Fishfinder Lowrance
- Live bait well
- Outriggers
- Radio
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First mate
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Fly fishing (BYO tackle)
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Bluenose Warehou
- Bream (Black)
- Cero Mackerel
- Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Hapuka
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Marlin (Black)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Wahoo
Your captain
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Captain Jakes Van Den Berg has over three decades of fishing experience, which have gained him a vast knowledge and an impressive reputation. Jakes is a professional skipper who especially enjoys deep sea fishing and introducing his clients and friends to it. One of Jakes' favorite species of fish is Geelbek.
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How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
How you can pay
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
What’s biting in Durban right now
Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)
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