Experience world-class angling adventures with Western Cape fishing charters, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet to create one of the most diverse fishing grounds on the planet. The Western Cape region of South Africa offers exceptional year-round fishing opportunities that attract anglers from across the globe.
The waters off Cape Town and surrounding areas are famous for their impressive Yellowfin Tuna populations, with specimens reaching up to 110kg. When the Sardine run begins toward Mozambique, predatory Tuna follow close behind, creating prime fishing conditions. Experienced captains will take you 20-50 miles offshore where trolling and live bait fishing prove most effective for landing these powerful fighters.
Beyond Tuna, Western Cape fishing charters target a variety of prized species including Yellowtail, ferocious Snoek, Longfin Tuna, and occasionally Black and Striped Marlin. Inshore fishing near Cape Point yields excellent catches of Yellowtail, Snoek and Katonkel, while reef fishing produces Red Roman, Geelbek (Cape Salmon), and various Snapper species.
The region offers diverse fishing styles to suit all preferences - from offshore deep sea adventures to inshore excursions, reef fishing, and even freshwater options in the area's numerous lakes, dams, and rivers. Both beginners and seasoned anglers will find suitable trips with professional captains who possess decades of local fishing knowledge.
Most Western Cape fishing charters operate from prime locations like Simon's Town in False Bay, just a short 30-minute ride from the legendary Cape Point - the southwesternmost tip of Africa. The calmer waters of False Bay provide easier access to productive fishing grounds, making the Western Cape an ideal destination for your next fishing adventure.