South Africa Fishing Charters Knysna Plettenberg Bay

Eco Afrika Deep Sea Charters
We have 2 vessels operating out of of the Garden Route, our vessels are registered passenger Knysna fishing charter boats, has full SAMSA (South African Maritime Safety Authority) safety certificates and always has a qualified skipper aboard. Our top class skipper has many years of experience and is very safety conscious. We adhere to the highest standard when it comes to presenting a clean, well equipped and safe fishing charter vessel. Thus far we maintain a 100 % safety record.
Knysna  Deep Sea Fishing

The boats can be chartered exclusively. We pride ourselves on our customer service and we will make your experience with us as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. We love children and welcome them aboard the age of eight. Younger children are not barred but may not enjoy the experience as much as parents imagine. But from eight the magic of a deep sea fishing trip is wonderful to see in a child's eyes. They must always wear a life jacket and are the responsibility of their parents or guardian wile aboard.
Fishing, tackle and fish species
All the fish you catch can be taken home to show off to the family and friends. This is of course subject to size and bag limits. The fish most commonly caught in our waters are, Red roman, Red Stump nose, Santer, Red Steenbras, Carpenter, Kabeljou/Cob, Shad, Bonnito and sharks. Please be aware tat every person wants to go on a Knysna fishing trip must be in possession of a valid recretional fishing permit, obtainable at any Post Office.

We request however that the client is responsible for his/ her own warm clothing, windbreaker, sunscreen, food and drinks (refreshments).

Vessel 1:                                                                      Vessel 2:
28 ft Butcat                                                                   21 ft Budcat
12 seater                                                                      7 seater
2 x 125 Mariner Outboards                                             2 x 90 Mariner Outboards
Fully Equipped, GPS, Radio, Fish Finder                         Fully Equipped, GPS, Radio, Fish Finder
Depart 6/7am Daily (Weather permitting)                          Depart 6/7am Daily (Weather permitting)

                                               
                       

Knysna Fishing Charters
We launch from Knysna & Gouritz Mouth between 5am-7:30am, depending on the time of year. It takes approximately 25 minutes to reach the fishing grounds during which time you may have the opportunity of viewing marine animals such as whales, dolphins, seals and penguins in their natural habitat. We fish in depths from 8m - 80m.

The species of fish we catch in on the Garden Route vary, depending on the season.  In summer, warm water fish are caught such as Cape Salmon and Cob.  In winter we catch cold-water fish, Hake and Red Roman amongst others.  Some species such as shark are caught all year round.

Fish bounty consists of: Swart Steenbras; Red Steenbras, Red Roman, Santer, Cape Salmon, Seventy Four, Dageraad, Cob, Stock fish(hake), gurnet and shark

Bait : Pilchard, chukka, octopus, small live bait.

We often spot penguin, dolphin, seals, whale and shark and plenty water birds.

Knysna South Africa fishing charters include a fully equipped 5-hour fishing adventure. Experienced deck hands will assist you with baiting up etc. You may keep all fish you catch within the bag limitations.

Rate : R800 per person
Min 4 pax / Max 12 pax
Includes all equipment & Bait

You get to keep all you catch !!

What must you bring?
A fishing license
A sun hat
Sun block
Your own refreshments
A camera
A windbreaker or warm top

Please bring your fishing licenses
Obtainable at any Post Office or Fishing shop

Come join us for a memorable Knysna deep sea fishing experience!

Contact Eco Afrika Deep Sea Charters: +27-82-9250-716