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Yellowtail fishing in Cape Town in March

Yellowtail, atlantic bonito, skipjack tuna and red roman are running inshore. Inshore water runs 15 to 19°C.

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What are conditions like in March?

South-easterly easing through the month, with the first winter fronts arriving late. Workable days: The best of the year. Long settled spells between systems.

The value month. Peak-quality fishing without the January cancellation rate or the peak-season competition for dates.

What is running in March?

Offshore water at the shelf edge sits between 18 and 21°C this month, against 15 to 19°C inshore. That gradient is what concentrates the fish.

Planning a trip in March

The value month. Peak-quality fishing without the January cancellation rate or the peak-season competition for dates.

Departure is set by daylight rather than by the clock. In March that means sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 19:00, giving about 12.4 hours of usable light.

March at a glance

Season
autumn, peak season
Daylight
12.4 hours
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
19:00
Sea temp inshore
15–19°C
Sea temp offshore
18–21°C
Trip length
6 to 8 hours

March rates

  • Private charter, 6 to 8 hoursR 20 000

Adjacent months

Other months for the inshore fishing

March questions

Is March a good month for inshore fishing in Cape Town?

Yes. March is one of the stronger months for this trip. Yellowtail, atlantic bonito, skipjack tuna and red roman are running inshore. Inshore water runs 15 to 19°C.

What is the weather like off Cape Town in March?

South-easterly easing through the month, with the first winter fronts arriving late. Workable days: The best of the year. Long settled spells between systems. Daylight runs to about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 19:00.

What can you catch off Cape Town in March?

Yellowfin tuna (peak), Longfin tuna (peak), Yellowtail (peak), Dorado (peak). Offshore water at the shelf edge runs 18 to 21°C.

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