Cape Town, South Africa Fishing Report Today

Hey there, fellow anglers, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your fresh fishing report for Friday, May 1st, 2026, around Cape Town. It's 9 PM local time, and what a stunner of a day on the water!

Weather was prime: clear skies, temps sittin' at 18-22°C, light southeasterly winds at 10-15 km/h easing off by afternoon, per SA Weather Service updates. Sunrise hit at 7:22 AM, sunset wrapped at 5:48 PM – perfect for those long casts.

Tides were on point too: high tide peaked at 10:17 AM (1.6m) and 10:42 PM (1.7m), with low at 4:12 PM (0.4m), according to...

Hey bru, Artificial Lure here with your Cape Town fishing report for 30 April 2026, 21:00 SAST. Autumn's kicking in nice, water's cooling to around 18-20°C, perfect for a proper session.

Weather's been mild today—mostly clear skies, light southeasterly winds at 10-15 knots dropping off by evening, temps from 22°C down to 16°C. Sunrise was at 07:16, sunset 18:10, so you've still got some light for that evening bite.

Tides around Table Bay and False Bay: low tide hit mid-morning around 06:00 at -0.2m, high tide peaking now near 21:00 at 1.8m—prime time for fish to push in close. Solunar...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Cape Town fishing mate, comin' at ya with the late arvo report for Tuesday 29 April 2026, right around 9pm. Autumn's keepin' it mild here in the Mother City—expect partly cloudy skies, southwest winds at 15-20km/h easin' off, temps droppin' from 22°C daytime to 16°C tonight, perfect for an evenin' session. Sunrise was at 7:12am, sunset 6:05pm, so we're fishin' that golden hour tail-end. Tides? Low at 2:30pm and 2:45am tomorrow, high around 8:45am and 9:30pm—work the incoming for best bites, as fish push up shallow.

Action's heatin' up around...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your Cape Town angling mate bringing the fresh fishing report for Monday, 28 April 2026, round about 9 PM. Autumn's kicking in with those crisp evenings, but the Table Bay action's still hot if you time it right.

Weather's been kind today—mostly clear skies, light southeasterly winds at 10-15 knots easing off by dusk, temps dipping from 22°C daytime to 16°C now. Sunrise was at 6:58 AM, sunset 5:57 PM, so prime light's gone but night bites could fire up. Tides around here? Low incoming tide peaked mid-afternoon at about 1.1m around V&A Waterfront, now easing into...

Hey boet, Artificial Lure here, your Cape Town fishing mate, bringing the fresh report for Monday 27 April 2026, 9pm. Autumn's kicking in nice, with clear skies tonight, light southeaster at 10-15km/h dropping off, temps around 18°C cooling to 14°C. Sunrise was 7:15am, sunset 6:13pm – perfect for those late sessions. Tides today? Low at 6:33am and 1:23pm, high around 12:53am and 7:22pm, coefficient low at 49, so fish the incoming for best action around structure.

Fish are fired up post some cooler fronts – galjoen smashing shores on red bait or prawns off rocky points, kob cruising estuaries on incoming with m...

Hey there, mates, this is **Artificial Lure** comin' at ya with your Cape Town fishing report for Sunday, 26 April 2026, right around that 9 PM mark. Autumn's settlin' in nice, with clear skies and temps hoverin' mild around 20°C daytime droppin' to 15°C tonight—perfect for a late cast without freezin' your bits off.

Sunrise was at 7:05 AM, sunset 6:10 PM, givin' us solid 11 hours of light. Tides today? Low at 1:06 PM risin' to high 7:06 PM 'round 2.7m—fish love that flood tide pullin' bait in. Solunar's average, but peak activity hits dawn and dusk, so tomorrow's prime.

Fish are fi...

Hey there, mates, Artificial Lure here with your Cape Town fishing report for Friday evening, 24 April 2026. It's been a classic autumn stunner—sunset at 6:12 PM, sunrise kicked off at 7:09 AM, with light southeasterlies around 15-20 km/h, temps holding steady at 18-22°C under partly cloudy skies. Tides? Low at 9:45 AM, high around 4:20 PM, then dropping into the evening—perfect falling tide for action.

Fish are firing up as water temps nudge 19°C. Recent catches from Table Bay and False Bay report solid hauls: yellowtail galjoen up to 5kg on the reefs, kob stacking near the kelp beds, and el...

Hey bru, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Cape Town fishing report for Thursday evening, 23 April 2026, right around 9 PM. Autumn's settlin' in nice, with a cool front pushin' temps down to about 18°C daytime, droppin' to 14°C overnight—light southeasterly winds at 15-20 km/h, mostly clear skies, perfect for a late cast. Sunrise was 7:07 AM, sunset 6:06 PM, so we're in that golden low-light window now when the predators prowl.

Tides today: high at 8:42 AM (1.7m), low at 2:57 PM (0.4m), next high 9:15 PM (1.5m)—fish the incoming for best action as bait gets flushed in. Water...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Cape Town fishing mate, comin' at ya live from the Mother City on the evening of April 22, 2026. Autumn's settlin' in nice, with clear skies, temps hoverin' around 20°C daytime droppin' to 15°C tonight, light southeasterly winds at 10-15km/h, and mostly sunny vibes – perfect for a late arvo session before dark. Sunrise was at 7:05am, sunset 6:15pm, so we've had a solid 11 hours of light.

Tides today? High at 9:20am (1.6m) and 9:45pm (1.7m), low at 3:10am (0.4m) and 3:35pm (0.3m) per SA Navy charts – fishin' the incoming tide now is pri...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your Cape Town fishing mate with the inside scoop on these Table Mountain waters. It's 21 April 2026, evening bite time around 21:00, and conditions are looking prime for a session.

Weather's holding steady—mild autumn vibes with temps around 20°C daytime dropping to 15°C nights, light southeasterlies easing off, partly cloudy skies per local forecasts. Sunrise kicked off at 07:05, sunset wrapped at 18:35, giving you a solid 11+ hours of light. Tides? Low at 06:30 and 18:45, high around 12:30—fish the incoming for best action, as solunar charts rate today high activity, major feeds mid-morning and late arvo.

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Hey bru, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Cape Town fishing report for Monday 20 April 2026, round about 9pm. Autumn vibes are hittin' hard here on the peninsula – clear skies mostly, temps droppin' to 16°C overnight with a light southeaster at 10-15km/h, perfect for a late cast without gettin' smashed. Sunrise was at 6:58am, sunset 5:57pm, givin' ya solid daylight for Table Bay runs[SA Weather Service]. Tides? Low at 4:30am and 5:15pm, high around 10:45am and 11pm – fish the incomin' for best action, as per Tides4Fishing charts adapted for our Atlantic swell.

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G'day, mates! This is Artificial Lure, your Cape Town fishing guru, comin' at ya with the evening report for Sunday, 19 April 2026, right here on the Atlantic edge.

Weather's been classic autumn – clear skies, light southeasterly at 15-20km/h, temps droppin' from 22°C daytime to 16°C now, perfect for a late cast. Sunrise was 07:14, sunset 18:29, givin' ya a solid 11 hours of prime light. Tides? High at 09:42 (1.7m) and 22:18 (1.8m), low at 03:55 (0.6m) and 16:12 (0.5m) – fish the incoming flood for best bites, per SA Tide Tables.

Fish are fired up! Recent catches around Table Bay and False Bay sh...

Hey there, fellow anglers, this is **Artificial Lure** with your Cape Town fishing report for Saturday, 18 April 2026, right here on the Mother City shores.

Weather's looking prime today—mostly sunny with light southeasterly winds at 10-15 km/h, temps hitting 24°C daytime, cooling to 18°C by evening. Perfect for a braai after the catch. Sunrise at 6:52 AM, sunset 6:18 PM, giving you a solid 11+ hours of light.

Tides are on point per Tides4Fishing charts: high tide around 9 AM and 9 PM, low at 3 PM—fish the incoming for best action. Solunar peaks mid-morning and late arvo, high activi...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your Cape Town fishing mate with the inside scoop on these Atlantic waters. It's Friday evening, 17 April 2026, and the Mother City's bite is heating up as autumn settles in—perfect for some shore action before the southeaster kicks.

Weather's playing nice: mostly sunny with a light 15-20km/h SE breeze, temps around 22°C dropping to 16°C overnight, per SA Weather Service. Sunrise at 7:07am, sunset 6:22pm, giving you a solid 11 hours of daylight. Tides? High at 10:42am (1.8m) and 11:12pm (1.9m), low 4:48am (0.4m) and 5:06pm (0.3m)—incoming tide from now till midnig...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Cape Town fishing mate, bringing you the late report for Thursday, 16 April 2026, around 9 PM. Autumn's got that perfect chill in the air—weather's been mild with partly cloudy skies, temps hovering 18-22°C daytime dropping to 15°C nights, light southeasterly winds 10-15 knots easing off by evening per SA Weather Service forecasts. Sunrise kicked off at 6:58 AM, sunset wrapped at 6:15 PM, giving us a solid 11 hours of light.

Tides around Table Bay? High at 10:20 AM (1.6m), low at 4:35 PM (0.4m), next high 10:45 PM (1.8m)—incoming tide tonight's your prime window according to Tid...

Hey bru, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Cape Town fishing report for Tuesday 15 April 2026, round about 9pm. Autumn's settlin' in nice, with clear skies and mild temps hoverin' around 22°C daytime, droppin' to 16°C tonight—light southeasterly winds at 10-15km/h keepin' it flat and fishable, accordin' to the SA Weather Service forecast.

Sunrise was at 6:58am, sunset 5:59pm, so low-light periods were prime. Tides from Tides4Fishing charts show high at 6:04am (1.6m), low around midday (0.2m), and evenin' high at 12:10am tomorrow—fish the incomin' tide for best action along the penins...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Cape Town fishing report for Tuesday, 14 April 2026. Autumn's settling in nice, with clear skies and light southeasterlies around 10-15 knots easing off by evening—perfect for a late arvo session before the chill bites.

Sunrise was at 6:58 AM, sunset 5:57 PM, giving you a solid 11 hours of daylight. Tides are pumping today: high at 9:42 AM and 10:12 PM, low at 3:55 AM and 4:07 PM, with a strong coefficient of 71 for decent current flow to stir up the fish.

Fish activity's heating up post-winter—yellowtail, kob, and garrick are active in the shallows, whil...

Hey boet, Artificial Lure here, your Cape Town fishing mate, bringing the latest from the waters around the Mother City on this crisp autumn evening, 13 April 2026, 9 PM. Winds are easing off the southeast at 15-20 knots, skies clearing after a showery day with temps dipping to 16°C—perfect for a late rock 'n surf session as the moon waxes gibbous.

Tides today: high at 4:32 PM (1.9m) dropping to low around 11 PM (0.3m), then building again tomorrow morning—fish the outgoing for best action, per Tides4Fishing charts. Sunrise was 7:15 AM, sunset 6:25 PM, with solunar peaks hitting high activity mid-m...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your Cape Town fishing mate with the inside scoop on these Atlantic waters. It's Sunday evening, 12 April 2026, and the Mother City's been delivering solid action despite a cheeky south-easter kicking up.

Weather's classic autumn: partly cloudy, temps hovering 18-22°C daytime dropping to 15°C nights, light winds 10-15 knots from the SSE easing off by dusk. Sunrise kicked off at 6:58 AM, sunset wrapped at 6:18 PM—prime golden hours for topwater bites. Tides? Low at 9:17 AM and 9:42 PM, high around 3:30 PM per Tides4Fishing charts—fish the incoming for best results, especially around rocky points...

Hey there, mates, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your fresh fishing report for around Cape Town on this crisp autumn evening of 10 April 2026. Winds are light out of the southeast at 10-15 knots, skies partly cloudy with temps hoverin' around 18°C droppin' to 14°C overnight—perfect for a late shore session if you're rugged up. Sunrise tomorrow at 07:12, sunset 18:42, givin' ya a solid 11+ hours of light.

Tides are playin' nice: high at 09:45 (1.6m) and 22:12 (1.8m), low at 04:02 (0.4m) and 16:18 (0.3m)—fish the incomin' flood for best action, especially 'round the turns. Water's coolin' to 17-19°C, spar...

Hey bru, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Cape Town fishing report for Thursday, 9 April 2026, round about 9pm. Autumn's settlin' in nice, with clear skies overnight and a light southeaster droppin' to 15°C, perfect for a late session. Sunrise was at 6:52am, sunset 6:17pm, so dawn and dusk were prime. Tides? High at 10:32am and 10:58pm, low at 4:42am and 5:15pm—fish the incoming for best action, per the SA Weather Service charts.

Fish are active with the cooling water; yellowtail and kob pushin' close in, galjoen grubbing reefs, and elf streakin' the surf. Recent cat...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Cape Town fishing mate, bringing you the wrap-up for Tuesday, 8 April 2026, around 9pm. Autumn's settling in nice, with clear skies, light southeasterlies at 10-15km/h dropping off by evening, temps hovering 18-22°C daytime into a crisp 15°C night. Sunrise kicked off at 6:58am, sunset wrapped at 6:25pm—perfect for those long shadow bites.

Tides were solid today per local charts: high at 8:42am (1.6m), low at 3:01pm (0.4m), next high around 9:15pm (1.8m). Incoming tide post-sunset fired up the action, especially with that neap cycle keeping things steady.

Hey boet, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Cape Town fishing report for Monday, 7 April 2026, round about 9pm. Autumn's settlin' in nice, with clear skies and a light southeaster blowin' 10-15 knots most of the day—perfect for keepin' the bay choppy but fishable, temps hoverin' at 22°C daytime, coolin' to 18°C now. Sunrise was at 6:58am, sunset 6:25pm, so dawn and dusk were prime windows. Tides? High at 8:42am and 9:12pm, low at 2:51pm—fish the incomin' flood hard, especially round 8pm tonight.

Fish activity's pickin' up with the full moon pullin' 'em inshore. Recent...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Cape Town fishing report for Monday, April 6th, 2026 – that balmy autumn evening at 21:00. Weather's been classic Cape autumn: light southeasterly at 15-20km/h, temps hoverin' 18-22°C daytime droppin' to 15°C after dark, partly cloudy with a slim chance of evening drizzle. Sunrise kicked off at 06:58, sunset wrapped at 18:49 – prime golden hours for shore action.

Tides today? High at Muizenberg around 10:20am (1.6m) and 22:45pm (1.8m), low at 04:15am (0.4m) and 16:35pm (0.3m) per SA Navy charts – outgoing tide this evenin' is stirrin' things up nicely for bott...

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Cape Town fishing mate, bringing you the evening report for Saturday, April 4th, 2026, right here from the Mother City shores at 9 PM.

Weather's been a classic autumn stunner—sunny skies all day with a light southeasterly breeze picking up to 15-20 knots by afternoon, temps topping out at 24°C dropping to 18°C now. Perfect for casting without sweating buckets. Sunrise was at 6:52 AM, sunset 6:18 PM, so we've had a solid 11+ hours of prime light. Tides around here? Low at 4:38 AM (0.3m), high 10:41 AM (1.8m), low again 4:50 PM (0.4m), and high incoming now...

Hey there, mates, Artificial Lure here with your Cape Town fishing report for Friday, April 3rd, 2026, around 9 PM. Autumn's settling in nice, with clear skies tonight, temps dipping to 16°C under a light southeaster at 10-15 knots—perfect for evening bites as the wind eases. Sunrise was at 6:58 AM, sunset 6:25 PM, so we're in that prime post-sunset window now. Tides are running strong today: low at 4:39 AM (1.2m), high 10:29 AM (5.3m), low 5:12 PM (-0.3m), and high again 11:32 PM (4.6m)—fish the incoming flood hard, especially around 8-10 PM when current picks up.

Action's heating up in our water...

Hey mates, this is Artificial Lure, your Cape Town fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the Mother City on the evening of April 2, 2026. Autumn's settin' in nice, with clear skies and a light southeaster blowin' 10-15 knots—perfect for keepin' the braai fish fresh. Sunrise was at 6:52 AM, sunset 6:18 PM, givin' us a solid 11.5 hours of daylight. Tides? Low at 8:20 AM, high at 2:45 PM, then droppin' again by evenin'—fish the incomin' for best action.

Water temps hoverin' around 18-20°C offshore, warmin' up the shallows and kickin' **galjoen**, **yellowtail**, and **geelbek** into gear. Recent catches from the A...

Hey boeties and sissies, Artificial Lure here with your Cape Town fishing report for this evening of 1 April 2026, right around 21:00. Autumn's kicking in with mild vibes – expect mostly clear skies, temps around 20°C dropping to 16°C overnight, light southeasterly winds at 10-15 km/h easing off. Sunrise was at 06:50 this morning, sunset at 18:45, so we're in that prime golden hour tail-end when fish go mental.

Tides are playing nice today per SA nautical almanacs: high tide hit mid-afternoon around 14:00 at about 1.6m, now ebbing towards low at 21:30ish with 0.8m, currents picking up strong – perfect for flushing baitfish into t...

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your Cape Town angling mate bringing the latest fishing yarn from around the Mother City on this fine 31 March 2026 evening at 21:00.

Sun's dipped at around 19:00 after rising at 06:57 in Mitchells Plain, giving us a solid 14 hours 25 minutes of daylight. Tides4fishing charts show a high tidal coefficient of 71 today—strong currents ripping, with low tide hitting 0.3m around 09:10 and high at 1.8m by 15:18. Fish are loving these swings; expect peak bites around the turns, especially with the moon setting late at 20:42.

Weather's balmy for autumn—light southeasterlies easing off, temps in the...