Fishing in South Africa
11 species across 16 spots
South Africa offers fishing across 16 spots with 11 species in marine, marine, brackish, coastal waters, deep oceans waters. Suitable for beginner to expert anglers.
Top Spots
This coastal town is famous for its great white shark cage diving, but it's also a hotspot for Blue Hottentot.
Renowned for its rich marine biodiversity, Cape Town offers excellent opportunities for targeting Shortfin Mako Sharks due to its nutrient-rich waters.
Mossel Bay offers a mix of estuarine and marine environments, making it an ideal location for Blue Hottentot.
11
Species
16
Spots
Species
11
Blue hottentot
Pachymetopon aeneum
marine
Thresher
Alopias vulpinus
marine
Yellowtail amberjack
Seriola lalandi
marine, brackish
Aglyptorhynchus venablesi
Aglyptorhynchus venablesi
Hammerhead Shark
Sphyrna spp.
Coastal waters, deep oceans
Great white shark
Carcharodon carcharias
marine, brackish
Shortfin mako
Isurus oxyrinchus
marine
Bull shark
Carcharhinus leucas
marine, freshwater, brackish
Tiger shark
Galeocerdo cuvier
marine, brackish
Albacore
Thunnus alalunga
marine
Marlin sucker
Remora osteochir
marine