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THE PREFERRED FISHING CHARTER COMPANY IN CAPE TOWN
Fishing in Cape Town with Hooked On Africa is perfect for thoseย who want to charter a private boat or for small groups. This Cape Town basedย fishing charterย operates out of the popular Snoekย fishing village, Hout Bay Harbour, Cape Town in South Africa.
Hooked On Africa Fishing Charters, the leading Big Game Fishing Charter Company is located in one of the richest fishing grounds left in the world today. With a large selection of boats to charter, an array of different fishing equipment & tackle, we are the ultimate Fishing Charter Company in Cape Town.
We also offer a variety of exciting boating excursionsย such as Eco Ocean Safari’s, Cray Fishing, Pelagic Birding Trips. We are also frequently being called upon for boat hire for the use of filming of Documentaries, Celebrity Video & Photo Shoots & boat hire for major sailing events such as The Volvo Ocean Race.
Fancy trying your luck at catching Yellowfin Tuna, Big Eye Tuna, Longfin Tuna, Yellowtail, Snoek, Mako Shark, Dorado, fishing off Cape Point or head out to do some deep sea fishing over 40 miles offshore? Get your bookings in before we fill up.
We offer the following Fishing Charter Services:
We are based at Hout Bay Harbour where our fishing charters depart from. Prior bookings are essential. Contact us for pricing and availability. We look forward to welcoming you aboard.
OUR RECENT BLOG POSTS & NEWS
The Captain’s Log – April 2025 – Local Fishing News
Good Day from Screaming REELS Itโs been a strange start to the first part of our TUNA SEASON with firstly, plenty of young [...]
The Captain’s Log Feb March 2025 – Local Fishing News
Well Good Day All Since January there have been mixed fortunes with plenty of Juvenile Yellowfin Tuna around making for either a fantastic [...]
The Captain’s Log January 2024 – Local Fishing News
Well Good Day All Compliments of the season wishing you all TIGHT LINES, SCREAMING REELS and FULL FISH BOXES. Currently the BIG TUNA [...]
2024 Pelagic Birding: Year-End Reflections From the High Seas
Trevor Hardaker - Zest For Birds, ends the 2024 Pelagic Birding season with a dedication that soars... [...]
Crayfishing Season Cape Town & Western Cape 2024 / 2025 Dates
West Coast Rock Lobster Season 2024-2025 West Coast Rock Lobster Season - Crayfishing Dates As Follows: Number of Days Month Date Day [...]
The Captain’s Log December 2024
Well, they took a while to arrive a little late than in previous years BUT what is a season so far! TUNA-A-PLENTY Longfin [...]
A TYPICAL DAY OUT AT SEA - TUNA FISHING
What to expect when going out fishing with Hooked On Africa Fishing Charters.
ARRIVAL TIME:
Arrive 06:00 donโt be late or we leave without you. 06:30 departure or as discussed.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Old clothing, shorts or longs with closed shoes, rubber soles preferably due to hooks and gaffs. Windbreaker just in case of spray. Sunglasses for the glare, polarised preferable. Don’t forget your suncream and a hat.
TRAVEL TIME:
We depart and take between 1 and 2 hours to get out depending on sea state but keep you updated with small talk about what we look for and the bird life.
EARLY MUNCHIES:
On route we supply breakfast in the form of muffins, fruit and drinks.
FISHING:
Once we get to where we want to we set lines 6 in total and give you a briefing of what and what not to do. We hand out harnesses or angling buckets to protect your anatomy.
NEED TO GO:
We do have an onboard toilet for all our lady anglers as well as those men not so well endowed.
FISHING ACTION:
All the action starts once we get a strike or are called in on fish by my many contacts
LUNCH:
Lunch is in the form of Sandwiches or roast chicken with snacks and drinks during the day.
TIME OUT AT SEA:
We fish till 1500 or earlier depending on the day. Return by 1600 to 1700 to cut up fish for you and a cold yeast upstairs in the bar.