Cape Hangklip
Cape Hangklip on the coast in South Africa. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (6 species)
About the fishing here
Cape Hangklip is a coastal fishing spot in South Africa. The fishing here is from the shore.
Popular catches here include Bronze Whaler Shark, Leerfish, Dusky Kob, Galjoen, Spotted Grunter and White Steenbras.
Bronze Whaler Shark fishing is usually best around Jan-Feb, Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.
A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Tips right now
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Pringle Bay is a small, coastal village in the Overberg region of the Western Cape, in South Africa. It is situated at the foot of Hangklip, on the opposite side of False Bay from Cape Point. The town and surroundings are part of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO Heritage Site. The bay is named after Rear-Admiral Thomas Pringle, of the Royal Navy, who commanded the naval station at the Cape in the late 1790s.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Cape Hangklip?
Popular catches here include Bronze Whaler Shark, Leerfish, Dusky Kob, Galjoen, Spotted Grunter and White Steenbras.
Do you need a fishing license at Cape Hangklip?
Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.
When is the best time to fish Cape Hangklip?
Bronze Whaler Shark fishing is usually best around Jan-Feb, Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.
What is biting at Cape Hangklip right now?
Right now Bronze Whaler Shark is the most likely catch, at about 36%.