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Yellowfin tuna fishing in Cape Town in March

Arguably the best month overall: the summer species are still running and the wind has dropped off.

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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
9 to 12 hours

March rates

  • Private charter, 9 to 12 hoursR 30 000

Adjacent months

Other months for the offshore tuna

March questions

Is March a good month for offshore tuna in Cape Town?

Yes. March is one of the stronger months for this trip. Arguably the best month overall: the summer species are still running and the wind has dropped off.

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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