Welcome to our website and to Big Fisher fishing charters!

 

The lure of the sea and game fishing continues to attract anglers from around the world to our shores. The waters around Cape Point, where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet, are renowned for their excellent year-round deep sea fishing and scenic viewing, ideal for Fishermen, Photographers and Pelagic bird watchers.

Our mooring in Simon's Town is a short scenic drive from Cape Town and is well situated to set off on a Deep sea, Inshore, Reef fishing charter or viewing adventure. We take clients to the deep sea to catch Tuna, (the large, strong Yellow fin, Big eye or Long-fin) and other species of Game fish. We also fish Inshore for Yellowtail, Geelbek, Snoek, Kabeljou and Reef fish. Our boat is moored in Simon’s Town, removing the need to launch through the waves.

Our boat is skippered by a seasoned Captain who has fished offshore for many years and knows where the fish are found, how to catch them and where to find the more sought after sea-birds (for amazing photo opportunities!).

BIG FISHER III, a 8.5m custom-built boat, offers a large fishing deck area with a walk around cabin, it is of the very popular catamaran design that ensures a safe and smooth ride. it is rigged for fishing, viewing and comfort with a fridge and toilet on board, it easily accommodates 6 passengers.

Our boat is powered by twin 140, four stroke Suzuki motors, and we have a full electronics system that includes Sonar, Fish finder, Radar, Plotter, Autopilot, and other instrumentation. It has been certified for up to 40 nautical miles with day night operation by the South African Maritime Safety Authority. We carry personal liability insurance for clients, guides and skippers aboard.

The season of the year determines the species fished for and type of viewing trip available. We can offer outstanding fishing in season for Yellow, Long fin and Big Eye Tuna as well as Yellowtail, Cape Salmon all year round. Fishing for Kob, Cape Snoek, and Dorado is seasonal. It is also possible to catch Black Marlin and Swordfish in the deep. Viewing of Dolphin, White Shark, Seal and Penguin is available all year around whilst Whale watching is also on offer in False Bay From July to November when the Southern Right Whale arrives in the bay to calve. There is a large variety of birdlife including Sea birds such as Albatross, Cormorants, Gannets, Petrels, Terns and Gulls.

The waters, in which we fish, are easily accessible from Cape Point and have earned a reputation for Game and Deep Sea Fishing. Tuna generally range from 10 to 120kg sometimes taking hours to boat. Kob, Yellowtail and Cape Salmon are generally in the 5 to 32kg class, while Cape Snoek can reach up to 8kgs and provide excellent sport on light tackle.

Fishing and viewing Charters are available all year round, for bookings and further enquires please contact us, we look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you on board.

 

 

Big Fisher Fishing Charters and Scenic Tours
E-mail: basil@fishingcharters.co.za or bbetch@telkomsa.net
Tel/Fax: +27 21 785 4535 or +27 21 785 3946
Mobile: 072 183 8488