Captain
Jakes Van Den Berg

Member since June 2014 Durban, South Africa
Background
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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Hey, I'm Captain Jakes Van Den Berg

Durban, South Africa
Background
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.
Techniques
Everything,
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Reviews
17
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Simply The Best Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(15 reviews)
Durban
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Trips from US $302

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (12)
Unimpressed
Fishing with Jakes
Wonderful geelbek fishing trip
+9
Angler rating
9
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
53%
Appropriate for children
67%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Jan K.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   December 21, 2025
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Christopher J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Deep sea fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trip โ€“ Deep Sea/Inshore (PM) on April 28, 2025
Captain and helper were great.
Christopher J. recommends Simply The Best Fishing Charters
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Leon S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  January 11, 2026
The charter operator canceled 7 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Subramoney K. N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful geelbek fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 hour bottem reef fishing on May 26, 2024
Jakes and Shorty were amazing. My friends and I enjoyed our trip and we caught some beautiful fish. Both Jakes and Shorty were...
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Juliana C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jakes

VERIFIED   6 Hr Trip โ€“ Deep Sea/Inshore (AM) on December 13, 2024
It was very good,we caught a lot of fish.we got what was promised Thanks for this wonderful day!
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