FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
South Africa Fishing Reports
The latest from the water in South Africa: fresh reports, weather conditions, and what's in season right now.
Most recent reports from South Africa
Trophy catches from South Africa
Ocean Life Fishing ChartersCape Town, WC- Ocean Life Fishing ChartersCape Town, WC
- Ocean Life Fishing ChartersCape Town, WC
- Ocean Life Fishing ChartersCape Town, WC
Outrageous Fishing - Depth ChargeCape Town, WC- Ocean Life Fishing ChartersCape Town, WC
Shoreline Fishing – OverbergHermanus, WC
Fishing Valhalla ChartersCape Town, WC- Outrageous Fishing - Depth ChargeCape Town, WC
- Ocean Life Fishing ChartersCape Town, WC
- Ocean Life Fishing ChartersCape Town, WC
Michelle Deep Sea Fishing ChartersStruisbaai, WC
Fin Chaser Fishing Charters – Cape TownCape Town, WC- Ocean Life Fishing ChartersCape Town, WC
- Ocean Life Fishing ChartersCape Town, WC
- Ocean Life Fishing ChartersCape Town, WC
- Ocean Flair – Ocean Life ChartersCape Town, WC
Riptide ChartersShelly Beach, NL
What’s biting in South Africa
January has good action around Cape Town with reliable bites from Geelbek, Skipjack and Bigeye Tuna, and Kob. Blue and Black Marlin can be targeted in deep waters, as you're in the middle of summer!
Offshore fishing charters in Durban are going after Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Blue and Black Marlin. This is the month to try for that new personal best as summer rages on.
The offshore fishery moves west in March. Yellowfin and Longtail Tuna, as well as Kob and Mako and Thresher Sharks can be hooked in the southwest of the country. Take advantage of the end of high season.
This is the last month of intense offshore action around the Western Cape, with good strikes from Yellowfin Tuna, Blue and Black Marlin, Wahoo, and other pelagics. Come before it's too late!
Deep sea charters are still going strong with reliable Sailfish, Kingfish, and Skipjack Tuna action. Closer toshore you can land Geelbek, Amberjack, Queenfish or Bonito, as a sign of things to come.
Offshore fishing slows down as the winter kicks in and the fishing moves closer to the coast. Sailfish and Kingfish are still reliable off the East Coast, but you'll want to focus your attention on the bays or freshwater.
Bonito and Geelbek are some of the most active species off the Eastern Cape. Closer to Cape Town you can go after Thresher, Mako and Black Sharks, as well as Gurnard, while freshwater fishing is active, too.
Skipjack Tuna is going strong and can be properly targeted in nearshore and offshore waters. Shad is also good. The temperature is in the 15-18°C range, perfect for some sightseeing after your trip.
Sailfish start increasing in number during September as we look towards the next fishing season. Black Marlin are also a good target in September, with Leerfish and Gurnard also biting nearshore.
You can't catch Shad during October at all, but that's no worry as the Blue Marlin slowly arrive, and Black Marlin and Sailfish are abundant. This is the start of the real deep sea fishing season, so kick it off in style!
If you're a bluewater fanatic this is the month for you! Blue and Black Marlin, Wahoo, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin and Skipjack Tuna, and more are biting in the deep. Seriously, the offshore action is red hot!
The bluewater bonanza carries over to December. Shad is back on the catch list and you can hook up Amberjack, Cobia, Giant Trevally, and other fighters in good numbers, along with the pelagic monsters.
Top catches for November
Sea Ray
4.9/5(21 reviews)Durban, KwaZulu-NatalLooking to catch some fish in Durban? Aqua Nautical Adventures is your ticket! With Captain Wilheyne at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide. Depending on conditions, you might hook into Great Barracuda, Bonito, Mahi Mahi, GeeInstant ConfirmationTrips fromUS $267Outrageous Fishing - Depth Charge
4.5/5(41 reviews)Cape Town, Western CapeIf you are looking to battle some exciting pelagics like Yellowtail, and Cape Salmon, you have found the right place. Head down to Simon's town and Granger Bay and join Outrageous Fishing to run deep and master your cast! Check the bite close to shorInstant ConfirmationTrips fromUS $460Shoreline Fishing – Overberg
4.9/5(10 reviews)Hermanus, Western CapeHi, I'm Matt — the guy you'll find waist-deep in the surf. I've been fishing since I was a kid. With decades of hands-on experience spanning rock & surf, estuary, freshwater, offshore and international fishing, I bring a lifetime of practical fishing expeInstant ConfirmationTrips fromUS $172Ocean Life Fishing Charters
5.0/5(76 reviews)Cape Town, Western CapeOcean Life Fishing Charters is owned and operated by Donavan out of Simonstown, Cape Town. Come and spend a memorable day fishing in and around False Bay, at the meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. We offer a wide variety of trips, all tailorInstant ConfirmationTrips fromUS $698Hooked Again Fishing Charters
4.7/5(14 reviews)Durban, KwaZulu-NatalIf you're going to cast a line in Durban, look no further than Hooked Again Fishing Charters. These waters are known for Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, African Pompano Jack, Kob, Musselcracker, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time. DependinInstant ConfirmationTrips fromUS $172Just Fishing Durban
4.8/5(9 reviews)Durban, KwaZulu-NatalJust Fishing Durban runs angling trips out of Durban and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about. Capt. Mitchell will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, anInstant ConfirmationTrips fromUS $208Cape Boat Charters
4.9/5(11 reviews)Cape Town, Western CapeCape Boat Charters is based in Simonstown, South Africa. Join the crew for a fun and productive day on the waters in and around Cape Point and False Bay! Cape Boat Charters is an environmentally-sensitive company. Their aim is to ensure a safe and unmatchInstant ConfirmationTrips fromUS $763Ocean Flair – Ocean Life Charters
4.9/5(9 reviews)Cape Town, Western CapeIf you're planning on fishing in Cape Town, look no further than Ocean Flair. Having logged many days on these waters, Captain Donavan knows them forwards and back. Yellowtail, Roman, Skipjack, Black Bream, Dogfish, Cape Salmon, Kob, Snoek, AlbacoreInstant ConfirmationTrips fromUS $624Sting Ray
4.4/5(41 reviews)Durban, KwaZulu-NatalYour time in Durban wouldn't be complete without the chance to explore its prolific fishing grounds. If you're looking for a charter company to take you out, look no further than Aqua Nautical Adventures! They're dedicated to putting theInstant ConfirmationTrips fromUS $267Nomad Fishing SA
Cape Town, Western CapeDavid Bruiners specializes in fishing the waters around the Eastern Cape, Southern Cape, and Western Cape and invites you along for a trip to remember. You won’t have to travel far to fish these inshore waters, including a few honey holes that only the loInstant ConfirmationTrips fromUS $249
