Deep sea fishing Western Cape trips leave from harbours, slipways and lagoons from Langebaan to Plettenberg Bay. This page compares the areas where we found charter operators, so you can pick a departure and request prices.
Give your date and group size to check fishing trips for Western Cape.
Request Availability & PricesFishing Charters by Area
| Area | Departs from | Main trips |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | Hout Bay, V&A Waterfront, Simon's Town, Kalk Bay, Millers Point | Tuna, yellowtail, snoek, inshore |
| Hout Bay | Hout Bay Harbour | Tuna, reef, inshore days |
| Simon's Town | Simon's Town jetty | Inshore and offshore, shared or private |
| Gordon's Bay | Gordon's Bay harbour | Offshore tuna |
| Yzerfontein | Slipway | Dassen Island yellowtail and snoek |
| Langebaan | Club Mykonos and Langebaan | Lagoon, inshore, offshore tuna |
| Hermanus | Hermanus New Harbour | Reef fishing and tuna |
| Gansbaai | Gansbaai | Reef and game fishing |
| Struisbaai | Struisbaai harbour | Inshore, Alphard Bank game fishing |
| Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay harbour | Reef and deep sea |
| Knysna | Through the Knysna Heads | Sea half days, lagoon fishing |
| Plettenberg Bay | Plettenberg Bay | Reef and offshore half days |
Areas without their own charter launch: Sea Point, Green Point, Camps Bay, Fish Hoek, Muizenberg, Noordhoek, Table View, Bloubergstrand, Big Bay, West Beach, Melkbosstrand, Strand, Arniston. Each page shows the nearest departure and its prices.
Target Species
- Cape Town and False Bay. Tuna offshore, yellowtail in summer, snoek in the cooler months.
- West Coast. Yellowtail and snoek around Dassen Island, lagoon fish at Langebaan.
- Overberg. Reef fish, plus yellowtail, tuna and marlin from Struisbaai.
- Garden Route. Kob, geelbek, leervis and other reef fish.
Included and What to Bring
- Usually included: rods, reels, tackle and bait. Some trips add snacks and drinks.
- Bring: warm windproof layers, closed shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, seasickness tablets if you need them, and a cooler box with ice.
Western Cape Fishing Prices
| Trip | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Shared inshore, reef or lagoon trip, per person | R1,000 - R2,700 |
| Shared offshore or deep sea trip, per person | R2,000 - R6,500 |
| Private half-day or inshore trip, whole boat | R7,000 - R18,500 |
| Private full-day offshore trip, whole boat | R14,500 - R34,000 |
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:
- Cape Point Tuna Charters, Gordon's Bay - shared and private offshore tuna rates
- Cape Oceans Boat Fishing Charters - Hout Bay and V&A Waterfront private and shared rates
- Keep It Reel Fishing Charters, Millers Point - shared inshore, bottom fishing and tuna rates
- Big Blue Fishing Charters, Simon's Town - shared inshore and offshore rates
- Abundance Fishing and Eco Charters, Simon's Town Jetty - private inshore and offshore rates (FishingBooker)
- Ocean Nomad, Hout Bay Harbour - private reef, inshore and tuna rates (FishingBooker)
- Screaming Reels Fishing Charters, Langebaan - lagoon, inshore and tuna rates (BaitYourHook)
- Percy Tours, Hermanus - shared, private inshore and deep sea fishing rates
- Cuda 2 Fishing Charters, Hermanus New Harbour - reef fishing and tuna boat rates
- Michelle Deep Sea Fishing Charters, Struisbaai Harbour - shared and private rates (FishingBooker)
- Struisbaai Fishing Charters - inshore and Alphard Bank rates (FishingBooker)
- Deep Sea Knysna (Tour South Africa) - shared and private half-day rates (FishingBooker)
- Knysna Fishing Charters, Plettenberg Bay listing - shared and private rates (FishingBooker)
Ranges span the cheapest and dearest published rates we found across all areas. Each area page shows its own rates.
Weather and Cancellations
The skipper decides on the day whether it is safe to go. Wind and swell can cancel or shorten trips, offshore trips most often. Rescheduling and refunds follow each operator's policy.
Send one request through Deep Sea Fishing Cape Town and operators in your chosen area can reply.
Deep Sea Fishing Western Cape FAQs
Which Western Cape area is best for tuna?
Hout Bay, Simon's Town and Gordon's Bay have the most published tuna trips. Langebaan, Hermanus and Struisbaai also list offshore trips.
Where is the cheapest fishing trip?
Published shared trips start at about R1,000 per person in Hermanus and on Langebaan lagoon.
Can I book a private boat outside Cape Town?
Yes. Private rates are published in Yzerfontein, Langebaan, Hermanus, Struisbaai, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.
Do I need my own fishing permit?
Often. Several operators outside Cape Town list the permit as not included.
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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