Offshore tuna fishing
Full-day offshore charters for yellowfin, bigeye, bluefin and longfin tuna, on the grounds south-west of Cape Point.
9 to 12 hoursto 40 nm offshoreHout Bay Harbour
Our Packages
Four trips from Hout Bay Harbour
Inshore light tackle & bottom fishing
Yellowtail on light tackle at Cape Point or Robben Island, with bottom fishing when the gamefish are quiet. The trip that runs when the offshore grounds will not.
6 to 8 hoursto 12 nm offshoreHout Bay Harbour
Coastal cruises
Private cruises along the Atlantic Seaboard with a braai at anchor, stand-up paddleboards and unmatched views of Table Mountain.
3, 6 or 8 hoursto 18 nm offshoreHout Bay Harbour
Cape Town birding charters
Dedicated pelagic birding trips to the trawling grounds, where up to seven albatross species have been recorded.
8 to 10 hoursto 30 nm offshoreHout Bay Harbour
Choosing a trip
What fishing trips can you book from Hout Bay?
Four: offshore tuna fishing (9 to 12 hours, up to 7 guests), inshore light tackle and bottom fishing for yellowtail (6 to 8 hours, up to 8), private coastal cruises along the Atlantic Seaboard (3, 6 or 8 hours, up to 10) and pelagic birding charters (8 to 10 hours, up to 10 plus the guide). All depart Hout Bay Harbour.
Which trip suits a beginner?
The inshore trip. It is shorter and closer in than an offshore day, trolling suits every skill level, and all tackle is supplied. For a group that wants time on the water without committing to fishing, the coastal cruise.
Can we charter the whole boat privately?
Yes. Every trip can be booked privately, and coastal cruises are private only. Shared charters on the fishing and birding trips can be arranged on request.
When is the best time for tuna in Cape Town?
March to June and October to December are the peak months. January and February are variable: some years they fish as well as the peak, others less so. Tuna are not targeted from July to September, when inshore is the trip to book.
What is included in the price?
Tackle, bait, ice, cleaning of your catch, an experienced captain and mate, fuel, and food and drinks on every trip. Not included: gratuities and a personal fishing permit where one is required.