Deep sea fishing Knysna trips cross the Knysna Heads from the lagoon to fish offshore reefs. Half days run morning or afternoon, and lagoon trips are an option when the sea is rough.
Give your date and group size to check fishing trips for Knysna.
Request Availability & PricesKnysna Fishing Trips
| Trip | Published details |
|---|---|
| Shared half day, morning | About 5 hours from 05:00 |
| Private half day | Morning (05:00) or afternoon (14:00), up to 4 people included |
| Lagoon fishing | About 4 hours from Thesen Island |
Listings disagree on trip length (5 or 5.5 hours) and group size, so confirm with your quote.
Target Species
- Sea. Kob, leervis (garrick), musselcracker, shad, snoek, king mackerel and thresher shark.
- Lagoon. Garrick, grunter, white steenbras, musselcracker and kob.
Departure
Sea trips leave from Remembrance Avenue and cross the Knysna Heads. Lagoon trips start opposite the Turbine Hotel on Thesen Island.
Included and What to Bring
- Usually included: rods, reels, tackle and bait. Several operators here ask you to bring your own food, drinks and fishing permit.
- Bring: warm windproof layers, closed shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and a cooler box with ice.
Knysna Fishing Prices
| Trip | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Shared half-day sea trip, per person | R1,400 - R1,950 |
| Private half-day sea trip, up to 4 people | R8,000 |
| Each extra person on a private trip | R1,950 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Ballpark figures taken from rates published by Cape Town charter operators and rounded. They are not our prices or quotations, and no operator is bound by them. Most operators do not say whether VAT is included, so confirm it on every quote.
Sources:
- Deep Sea Knysna (Tour South Africa) - shared and private half-day rates (FishingBooker)
- Knysna half-day charter listed on Getmyboat - shared rate
One listing shows both rand and US dollar prices that do not match, so confirm the rand amount.
Weather and Cancellations
Crossing the Knysna Heads depends on swell and tide, and skippers will not cross when it is unsafe. Lagoon trips may still run. The skipper decides on the day.
Use Deep Sea Fishing Cape Town to send one request, or compare with deep sea fishing Plettenberg Bay.
Deep Sea Fishing Knysna FAQs
Do Knysna fishing boats cross the Heads?
Yes. Sea trips cross the Knysna Heads to reach offshore reefs, conditions permitting.
What is the minimum age?
One operator welcomes children from 7.
Is lagoon fishing an option?
Yes. A Thesen Island operator runs about 4-hour lagoon trips.
Do I need a permit?
Yes. Operators ask you to bring your own fishing permit.
Related Fishing Trips
Deep Sea Fishing Cape Town is a free quote-comparison service. We do not own or operate boats. Trips are run by independent charter operators and your booking is with the operator you choose. Ask each one for a written quote listing the boat, inclusions, departure point and cancellation terms before you pay.
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