What's biting in False Bay
Fish do not read calendars, but they are surprisingly punctual. This is the pattern from twenty seasons of logs. Book the trip that matches the month.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geelbek | ||||||||||||
| Kob | ||||||||||||
| Longfin tuna | ||||||||||||
| Snoek | ||||||||||||
| Southern right whales | ||||||||||||
| Yellowfin tuna | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail |
Peak In season Off This month
- Geelbek
- Night trips, winter. Big fish, short season.
- Kob
- Bay sand banks at dawn and dusk. Strict bag limits.
- Longfin tuna
- Same grounds as yellowfin, lighter tackle.
- Snoek
- Winter staple. Handlines and jigs, fast action.
- Southern right whales
- Not a fishing target. Whale-watching trips run under permit.
- Yellowfin tuna
- Offshore, 20 to 40 nm. Weather window essential.
- Yellowtail
- Cape Point and the Bellows. Spinning and live bait.
Check a date before the season fills
Tell us the trip, the date and the group size. We confirm the same day, and we call the weather the evening before.