Ocean Life Fishing Charters

Free cancellation
Ocean Life Fishing Charters is owned and operated by Donavan out of Simonstown, Cape Town. Come and spend a memorable day fishing in and around False Bay, at the meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. We offer a wide variety of trips, all tailored to meet your needs and specifications. Their charter vessel is a 2017 model 28’ Carry Cat powered by twin 130 HP Yamaha engines and running the latest Garmin electronics to get you straight out to the fish! Safety onboard is paramount and all equipment is certified and maintained to the highest standard! Ocean Life Fishing Charters accommodate anglers of all skill levels and all charters come along with top class tackle, lures and the freshest baits available! Inshore, we focus on catching game species like Yellowtail Kingfish, Cape Snoek, and Bonitos. You can also try reef fishing for Red Roman, Cape Bream, Kob, Rockfish and various other delicious food fish. Offshore, we offer full day trips fishing one of the best Yellowfin Tuna grounds in the world. Other species encountered are Longfin/Albacore Tuna, Bigeye Tuna, and Dorado/Mahi Mahi. Ocean Life Fishing Charters is environmentally friendly and they try to tag and release fish whenever possible for the South African Oceanographic Research Institute. You have the option to keep your catch, which they will clean for you, or to tag and release it for research purposes and to be notified once recaptured. Your Skipper and crew have a wealth of experience, knowledge, and enthusiasm that will educate and entertain you throughout your trip. While out on your adventure, you will get to see the diverse marine life that Cape Town has to offer like whales, dolphins, penguins and various Shark species.

Availability

Check dates with the Operator
We recommend checking dates with the Captain before booking your trip.

Terms

Trip Includes
Beverages
Guiding

Trip does NOT Include
Fishing license
Meals
Pick-up service
Tips
Transportation

Policies
You keep catch
Catch & release

Cancellation

Free cancellation (3 days in advance).

Fishing

Species
Yellowfin Tuna
Longfin Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Snoek
Bream
Red Roman
Kob
Shad
Yellowtail Amberjack
Geelbek (Cape Salmon)
Mako Shark
Shark

Types of Fishing
Inshore fishing
Offshore fishing
Nearshore fishing
Reef fishing
Wreck fishing

Fishing Techniques
Trolling
Spinning
Spearfishing
Jigging
Popping
Handline fishing
Drift fishing
Deep sea fishing
Bottom fishing
Heavy tackle

Gear
Tackle box
Rods & Reels
Rod holders
Lure
Bait
Fish finder
Boat
Fishing Pole

Boat Specs

Catamaran

Catamaran (Carry Cat 830) originally built in 2017. Powered by 2 engines (130HP, Yamaha), with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.
Length:
28 ft
Services And Facilities
Fishfinder
GPS
Icebox
Life Jacket
Reels
Toilet
Trolling rods

Operator

Captain

Donavan Cole

Operator since 2017
I have had a passion for fishing and the ocean since the first time my grandfather took me fishing as a kid and I have worked on, in or under the ocean my entire adult life. In the Fishing, Fisheries Research and Tourism industry I have worked locally and abroad as a charter boat owner/ operator, fisheries scientific observer, commercial fisherman, commercial diver and offshore work boat captain and when not running fishing charters I go fishing whenever possible, be it standing on the sea shore or fishing in one of our estuaries. I am also a registered Marine Nature tour guide with South African Tourism Authority.

Donavan Cole

Captain
Operator since 2017

How to get there

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -  False Bay

Book with 10% deposit

Once the charter confirms your trip, your credit card will be charged with a 10% deposit to guarantee the reservation.

Pay remaining balance to the captain

The remaining balance will be paid directly to the charter on the trip date. The following payment methods are available: