Private fishing charters in Cape Town · Simon's Town

Get hooked on
the Deep South.

Chase trophy yellowfin tuna beyond Cape Point, fish False Bay's reefs for yellowtail and snoek, or cruise past Seal Island with dolphins, seals and penguins — private charters aboard the Stella Maria, a 28ft catamaran skippered by Captain Anees.

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  • Fishing False Bay since 2009
  • Private charters · up to 6 guests
  • All ages welcome · qualified crew

  • 2009

    Fishing False Bay since

  • 20+

    Years of skipper experience

  • 6

    Guests per trip

  • 28ft

    Carrycat catamaran

Our Trips

Pick your adventure

From scenic wildlife cruises and family-friendly fishing in the bay to full-day battles with yellowfin tuna in the deep Atlantic — every trip is a private charter with premium tackle, bait and a qualified crew.

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Two guests relaxing on the bow of the Stella Maria in False Bay
4 hours on the water

Scenic Charter

Cruise beneath the towering cliffs of Cape Point, visit the famous Seal Island and meet some of South Africa's most iconic marine wildlife along the way — with great fishing for reef fish, squid, yellowtail and Cape snoek.

  • Cape Point, Seal Island & the Simon's Town coastline
  • Dolphins, Cape fur seals, African penguins & seabirds
  • Whales in season · orcas on occasion
  • Great for families and first-timers
ScenicSeal IslandReef fishSquidYellowtailSnoek
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Per group · up to 6

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A father and son holding a yellowtail caught in False Bay
6 hours on the water

Inshore Fishing Charter

Discover the rich fishing grounds of False Bay on a private charter built for anglers of every level. Sheltered waters, dramatic scenery and abundant marine life — ideal for families, friends and seasoned anglers alike.

  • Perfect for families, beginners & experienced anglers
  • False Bay's sheltered, productive inshore waters
  • Trolling, spinning & bottom fishing
  • Dramatic scenery and abundant marine life
YellowtailSnoekKobRed RomanReef fish
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Per group · up to 6

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The flagship trip
An angler holding a yellowfin tuna on the deck of the Stella Maria
8 hours on the water

Offshore Tuna Fishing

From October to May the waters off Cape Point come alive with world-class yellowfin tuna. We fish the legendary offshore grounds known as "The Canyon" off the continental shelf, chasing some of the most powerful pelagic species found anywhere in the world.

  • Tuna season: October to May
  • Full day of 8–9 hours on the legendary Canyon grounds
  • Experienced crew & premium tackle
  • Marlin and dorado in season
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Trip details: Offshore Tuna Fishing

Per group · up to 6

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Trips are priced per group of up to 6 — enquire for a quote · 30% deposit secures your date · full refund for cancellations 7 or more days before departure

The Fishery

What swims in these waters

False Bay and the Cape Peninsula offer one of the most diverse fisheries in South Africa — a different hunt every season.

Offshore · The deep Atlantic

Yellowfin TunaBigeye TunaSkipjack TunaLongfin TunaMarlinDorado

From October to May, Cape Town offers some of the best tuna fishing in the world. Beyond Cape Point the continental shelf drops away to the legendary grounds known as "The Canyon" — home to yellowfin, bigeye and longfin tuna, with marlin and dorado in season.

Bay & Reef · False Bay

Yellowtail(Yellowtail Amberjack)SnoekCape Salmon(Geelbek)KobRed Roman(Red Grouper)AmberjackSquid(Chokka)BreamShad(Elf)Black Bream

Inside the bay, reefs and wrecks hold yellowtail, snoek and prized bottom fish. Protected water, shorter runs and steady action — perfect for families and first-timers.

Techniques we fish

  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Bottom fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Handline
  • Deep sea

What We Provide

A premium experience, included

Every charter covers the essentials — a professional crew, premium tackle, fresh bait and full safety gear. Just bring a warm jacket, sun protection and your own snacks and drinks.

Professional skipper & crew

Experienced, qualified and always on hand

Shimano, Penn & Daiwa tackle

Premium rods and reels for every technique

Fresh bait & equipment

Bait, lures and everything you need to fish

Private charter

The entire boat is yours — no sharing

Catch cleaning & filleting

On request, time permitting

Safety gear & briefing

Life vests for every guest, kids included

The Stella Maria — 28ft Carrycat power catamaran

Your Ride

Meet the Stella Maria

A 2025-built 28ft Carrycat power catamaran — stable, fast and purpose-built for Cape waters. Twin hulls mean a smooth, confident ride even when the Cape Doctor blows, and twin Furuno electronics mean we find fish, not hope for them.

  • 28ft Carrycat power catamaran · built 2025
  • 2 × 200HP Suzuki
  • 35 knots max cruising speed
  • Up to 6 guests

Gallery

Days you'll talk about for years

Tuna over the rail, dolphins on the bow, penguins and seals along the coast — every trip out of Simon's Town writes its own story. Tap a photo to flick through.

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Captain Anees aboard the Stella Maria

Captain Anees

Skipper · 20+ years on the Cape Peninsula

Our Crew

My father is still a commercial fisherman at 83 — it's just in our blood. What gets us out of bed before dawn is the moment a guest hooks their first fish.

— Neal, owner

Deep South has been fishing False Bay since 2009 — recently refreshed and renewed, with the only old parts being our experience and our crew. Neal grew up in a fishing family, and Captain Anees brings 20-plus years working the waters of the Cape Peninsula: whether it's huge tuna, reef fish or yellowtail, he knows every inch of the bay and the tuna grounds. A qualified first mate is always on board.

Questions

Before you come aboard

Send us a WhatsApp or an enquiry through the site and we'll call you back to discuss dates, conditions and what you'd like to catch. A 30% deposit secures your booking; the balance is payable on or before the day by cash, card or EFT.

The tide waits for no one

Come aboard and get hooked.

Send us a WhatsApp — or leave your number and we'll call you — and we'll plan the trip around your crew, your targets and the conditions.

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