“All we do is fish”

Cape Town
Fishing Charters

Inshore & Offshore Fishing Specialists

Tuna | Yellowtail | Snoek | Marlin | Broadbill Swordfish | Dorado

Cape Town Fishing Charters operates from Berth No. 1 in the Hout Bay Marina in Cape Town. We are special.

Over the past 30+ years of fishing and chartering in the oceans surrounding Cape Town, the team from Cape Town Fishing Charters, led by skipper Steve Potter, has mastered the full variety of fisheries.

Whether inshore fishing for Yellowtail and Snoek or offshore fishing for Yellowfin Tuna or  Marlin during the day or Big Eye Tuna and Broadbill Swordfish at night, you have a good chance catching the best fish of your life with Cape Town Fishing Charters.

Ethical Fishing Promise

Cape Town Fishing Charters loves and respects fish. We use ethical and humane methods to immediately neutralise fish as soon as they are boated. We then remove the guts and put the whole fish into an ice bath (slurry). This ensures supreme quality meat. When appropriate, we also love to release fish to swim free.

Charter Options

Tuna fishing

Tuna in Cape Town grow up to 130+kg. Test your skills against Yellowfin, Bigeye, Bluefin, Longfin or Skipjack Tuna. Cape Town Fishing Charters always finds the fish.

Marlin & Big Game

When the warm currents move in between Jan-Mar, Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin and the elusive White Marlin move into the Cape waters to feed.

Snoek & Yellowtail

Cape Town boasts one of the world’s best inshore fisheries with massive shoals of large Snoek & Yellowtail annihilating lures, spoons and plugs.

Broadbill Swordfish

Captain Steve with his son Jo have pioneered the broadbill swordfish in Cape Town. Join them for your chance to pull one up from the depths.

Flyfishing

If you’re a pure blood flyfisherman, Cape Town Fishing Charters can help you onto a massive tuna or exhilarating snoek or yellowtail on the fly.

Spearfishing

Access some of the best diving and spearfishing waters in South Africa and not only beat your PB but have a shot at a world or all African record.

Cape Town Fishing Charter Features

Your fishing experience is not only guaranteed by your brilliant skipper and awesome boat, but the best fishing equipment money can buy. Our Fishing equipment list includes Shimano Tiagra reels, Black Magic fishing harnesses and a range of spinning rods loaded with both nylon and “Power Pro” braid.

Safe & Clean Boat

We adhere to the highest standards of safety with the certifications to prove it. We also believe firmly that you simply CANNOT fish on a dirty boat.

Top of the range tech

Our fish finding, navigation and communication technology is the best of the best and we leverage this to find the fish wherever they are.

Professional Guidance

Whether you are new to fishing or a seasoned fishaholic, the crew onboard will guide you every step of the way and share all our tips and info.

Good people Good times

Onboard a Cape Town Fishing Charter is always a great day. We pride ourselves in enjoying time onboard as well as afterwards in the club house with all our guests.

High catch rate

Cape Town Fishing Charters is widely known for its unmatched ability to find and catch fish even when they are hard to find. Skipper Steve also has lots of friends at sea.

Fresh fish

Enjoy the fruits of your labour for the day in the form of some freshly cut fish which you can take home or get our friends to prepare for you to enjoy at the clubhouse right away!

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time of year to go deep sea fishing in Cape Town?

The answer to this question is all year round! 

From September – January and again from Mid March – June is a great time to catch Yellowfin Tuna – the main target species in the Cape Waters.

Yellowtail and Snoek can be caught all year round.

From January – March, Marlin and other big game species move in with the warm currents.

During the cooler winter months in June – October, it is the best time to target huge Atlantic Bluefin tuna.

How much does a charter cost?

Inshore charters start at R5’800.

Offshore charters start at R18’500.

A final price will be given once details of the charter are confirmed.

What is the typical itinerary on a fishing charter day in Cape Town

5:30am – Meet at Berth No. 1 at Hout Bay Marina

6:00am – Leave the harbour and steam for 1-2 hours

8:00am – Lines in and fishing

11:00am – Snacks, and drinks

15:00pm – Lines up and running home

17:00pm – Meet at the clubhouse for some beers

What should I bring on the boat?

We have everything you need for a comfortable day at sea including some tricks to fight the dreaded sea sickness that can come about on a bumpier sea – we recommend buying seasick tablets if you are known to get a bit whoozy onboard..

Bring long sleeve light shirt and a hat to protect from the sun. A neck/face shield is also a good idea to prevent sunburn. Closed shoes that you don’t mind getting a bit messy are necessary too.

If you have any special snacks or drinks you would like onboard, bring that along too.

A small tip for the crew is appreciated if you enjoy the service!

The magic of the Atlantic Ocean makes for a special day

Apart from the fact you might catch the fish of your dreams, being on the Atlantic Ocean for hours means you have a great chance to see some of the world’s most beautiful wildlife.

Pelagic birds, seals, whales, dolphins, sharks, orcas, turtles, sunfish or even penguins are common sights in the deep.

Guest Testimonials

"Had the most amazing day with these amazing guys! It wasn’t an easy decision to make to go fishing with a group of fishermen for a girl who’s never been fishing or on a fishing charter! Steve made me completely at ease, explained and reassured. He was not only knowledgeable about fishing and the ocean that made me feel safe but also he was loads of fun! I saw lots of dolphins, a pod of whales - which made me cry! That was a dream come true for me. Apart from that the boys caught huge enormous yellow fin Tuna and my husband talks about that experience to this day. What an amazing crew, plus an unforgettable day. I can’t recommend these guys highly enough... Thank you everyone at CTFC"

Sharmaine Radcliffe
★★★★★

"What a trip! What impressed me the most was the professional manner in which you handled your clients and adjusted to our fishing abilities. It was a trip of a life time. I will definitely encourage everyone to take a trip with Cape town fishing charters to hunt these magnificent "tunanas." Well done boys!"

Etienne Du Preez
★★★★★

"I got the chance to go out with Steve and Joe last week and we had a fantastic time. These guys worked their butts off to get us on fish! I can't wait to go back out fishing with these guys! Highly recommend!!!!"

Ben Gibson
★★★★★

"Best Fishing Charter Company in South Africa! We had a great experience with this Father/Son team. Great homemade sandwiches. Big fish and fun!"

Juli King
★★★★★

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