Cape Boat Charters

Jeremy Vernon’s Group

admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:37:09 +0000

Our group of eighteen people were accommodated on two boats – Destiny and White Pointer II. On arriving at Cape Point we immediately started to catch Yellowtail and Katonkel. Although we encountered a fairly choppy sea, we nevertheless caught plenty Yellowtail and Katonkel (We had one or two casualties in the form of sea sickness but great fun was had by all!)

Happy group of fishermen

admin — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:09:56 +0000

We had this enthusiastic group from the U.S.A catch lovely Longfin Tuna in the 25Kg to 30Kg class. This year, the Tuna run has extended well into the middle of July, which is the longest season in recent memory.

Winter Sunrise

admin — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:05:17 +0000

Getting up early for a fishing trip has its advantages — A recent fishing group had a wonderful glimpse of this beautiful sunrise on the way out to the Tuna grounds.

The one that didn’t get away

admin — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:01:28 +0000

Don Dugmore, a keen fisherman, landed this 35kg Yellowfin tuna today!

Another fine Yellowfin tuna!

admin — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:45:48 +0000

Jason Alliers took advantage of the recent appearance of the tuna to catch this 40 kg yellowfin tuna. The tuna have officially arrived, with plenty of longfin and yellowfin tuna being caught fairly close to Cape Point. Yellowtail are also being caught under rafts of kelp out in the tuna grounds.

Snoek on the bite!

admin — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:42:43 +0000

This mom and son caught several large snoek off Cape Point recently. All the way from Ireland, this was their first (and successful ) attempt at game fishing in The Cape waters. No guesses what they are having for dinner tonight!

Catching crayfish!

admin — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:39:01 +0000

This couple enjoyed the last day of the crayfishing season to catch some fine ones for the pot. The conditions were ideal with flat seas and very little wind. The crayfish were also on the bite!

Don and friends

admin — Mon, 09 May 2011 17:35:42 +0000

This group of friends enjoyed a successful days fishing and returned with a mixed bag of yellowfin tuna, longfin tuna, skipjack and yellowtail for the day. The tuna, although very late this year, finally made an appearance and with favourable weather predicted for the near future, good catches are expected!

Pelagic Birds in the fishing grounds

admin — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 22:40:04 +0000

(photo: Ernst Albegger)

During a pelagic bird watching trip, a group of birding enthusiasts were lucky to spot these fine species of birds about 20 miles South West of Cape Point. Visibility and sea conditions were favourable for good sightings! The key to seeing large volumes of pelagic birds is to find a fishing vessel that is processing its catch at sea. The pelagic birds have learned that this is a source of food and regularly follow the fishing vessels.

Philippa and Adam

admin — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 22:26:18 +0000

(photo: Alan Blacklaws)

During the return trip to Simonstown, Phillipa and her son Adam were pictured here viewing one of the many interesting caves see along the coastline at the Cape Point nature reserve. Cape clawless otters and Cape fur seals are seen regularly along this coastline! In season, plenty of crayfish are also caught here!