| SUBSISTENCE FISHING South Africa has a | | | | adventurous! ? SALTWATER FLY FISHING |
| longstanding tradition of subsistence fishing. The | | | | Relatively new to South Africa, this aspect of |
| fishing communities clustered along the coastlines | | | | saltwater fishing is by far the fastest growing |
| are steeped in the arts of catching, cooking and | | | | facet of recreational angling, both in SA and |
| curing. Cape Town has a particularly rich | | | | abroad, and many freshwater fly-fishermen are |
| subsistence fishing history. Watching the nets | | | | changing over to this addictive alternative. TOUR |
| being pulled in on Fish Hoek beach, buying fresh | | | | AGENTS AND CHARTERS With around a million |
| 'snoek' straight off the boats at Kalk Bay harbour | | | | anglers living in South Africa, and numerous |
| and experiencing the awesome sight of the winter | | | | tourists visiting the country to enjoy fishing in our |
| sardine run on the West Coast are all part of our | | | | waters, it is not surprising that a great number of |
| national cultural heritage. FISHING AS SPORT AND | | | | tour companies have designed packages based on |
| RECREATION With around 3000km of coastline | | | | recreational fishing. ACCOMMODATION FOR |
| offering two oceans, and numerous rivers and | | | | FISHING VACATIONS When travelling around |
| estuaries, South Africa is an angler's paradise. The | | | | South Africa in search of the perfect catch, |
| warm East Coast offers greater variety of fish | | | | tourists and locals have a wide range of |
| while the colder waters of the Eastern and | | | | accommodations from which to choose. If you |
| Western Cape offer fewer species in larger | | | | want luxury accommodation, many popular fishing |
| numbers. Over 50 species of fish are caught | | | | spots are located close to a town with 4 or 5 |
| regularly along our coasts while many more are | | | | star hotels and up-market guesthouses. Cape |
| caught in smaller numbers. Freshwater fishing, | | | | Town is a arguably South Africa's greatest tourist |
| especially fly-fishing, has a huge following in South | | | | destination, so if you're wanting to combine a |
| Africa. Opportunities for recreational fishing are | | | | fishing vacation with other great site-seeing and |
| abundant throughout the country. POPULAR | | | | adventure opportunities you can't go wrong with |
| RECREATIONAL FISHING The following are some | | | | the Mother City. For Cape Town luxury |
| of the most popular types of recreational fishing | | | | self-catering accommodation you're spoiled for |
| to be enjoyed in South Africa's waters. FRESH | | | | choice. Further off the beaten track you may |
| WATER - Rivers, dams, estuaries ? Rod and reel | | | | discover fabulous hunting lodges close to rivers |
| fishing ? Fly fishing ? Bass ? Trout ? Carp SALT | | | | and shores, or if you are on a tighter budget |
| WATER FISHING and BIG GAME FISHING ? | | | | there are numerous B&Bs and backpackers. |
| ROCK/ SHORE: The most accessible and | | | | Some accommodation however is geared more |
| therefore most popular form of saltwater fishing | | | | specifically to the travelling angler. |
| in SA. ? BOAT / DEEP SEA For the more | | | | |