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Yellowtail fishing in Cape Town in October

Yellowtail, atlantic bonito, skipjack tuna and red roman are running inshore. Inshore water runs 13 to 17°C.

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What are conditions like in October?

South-easterly establishing. Strong on some days, absent on others. Workable days: Good, though the wind is becoming less predictable day to day.

Good value: summer conditions with shoulder-season availability and no competition for dates.

What is running in October?

Offshore water at the shelf edge sits between 16 and 19°C this month, against 13 to 17°C inshore. That gradient is what concentrates the fish.

Planning a trip in October

Good value: summer conditions with shoulder-season availability and no competition for dates.

Departure is set by daylight rather than by the clock. In October that means sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 19:00, giving about 12.9 hours of usable light.

October at a glance

Season
spring, peak season
Daylight
12.9 hours
Sunrise
06:10
Sunset
19:00
Sea temp inshore
13–17°C
Sea temp offshore
16–19°C
Trip length
6 to 8 hours

October rates

  • Private charter, 6 to 8 hoursR 20 000

Adjacent months

Other months for the inshore fishing

October questions

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

Yes. October is one of the stronger months for this trip. Yellowtail, atlantic bonito, skipjack tuna and red roman are running inshore. Inshore water runs 13 to 17°C.

What is the weather like off Cape Town in October?

South-easterly establishing. Strong on some days, absent on others. Workable days: Good, though the wind is becoming less predictable day to day. Daylight runs to about 12.9 hours, sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 19:00.

What can you catch off Cape Town in October?

Yellowfin tuna (peak), Longfin tuna (good), Yellowtail (good), Atlantic bonito (good). Offshore water at the shelf edge runs 16 to 19°C.

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