Captain

Jakes Van Den Berg

Durban, South Africa

10+ reviews

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.

Charter

Simply The Best Fishing Charters

Durban

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Trips from

US $294

Rating

4.8

17 reviews

4.8

Boat & Equipment

4.8

Captain & Crew

4.7

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (12)

All reviews (17)

Showing 1 – 5 of 17 reviews

Jan Kruger
South Africa
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Member since 2025
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on December 21, 2025
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
Christopher Johnston
Repeat angler
Member since 2019
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3 trips
5.0
Verified
Deep sea fishing
4 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (PM) on April 28, 2025 • 3 adults
Captain and helper were great.
Subramoney Kuppusamy Naicker
South Africa
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Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Wonderful geelbek fishing trip
5 hour bottem reef fishing on May 26, 2024 • 8 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
May 27, 2024
Thank you for choosing us for your fishing experience
Juliana Csiszer
South Africa
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Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Jakes
6 Hr Trip – Deep Sea/Inshore (AM) on December 13, 2024 • 5 adults
It was very good,we caught a lot of fish.we got what was promised Thanks for this wonderful day!
Response from Captain
December 13, 2024
Thanks for the support
Dennis Cruse
South Africa
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Member since 2018
5.0
Verified
Best fishing trip ever
5 hour bottem reef fishing on December 12, 2023 • 2 adults
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.
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What's biting with Simply The Best Fishing Charters in Durban

The temperature is picking up. There might be rains, and it takes some time for the waters to clear up. But that won't prevent Bonitos from coming after your lure.