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Cape Point (False Bay shoreline)

Sea, from shore  Western Cape (Cape Peninsula) · 07:37 - 18:07

Cape Point (False Bay shoreline) is a coastal fishing spot in Western Cape (Cape Peninsula). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Leerfish, Galjoen and Bronze Whaler Shark.

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Prime 66% The bite right now
Top bet: Leerfish Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
82%
16°
Thu
84%
15°
Best day
Fri
79%
15°
Sat
82%
15°
Sun
75%
14°
Mon
82%
14°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Fog
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
13°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
96.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:52–08:52 Day 08:52–16:52 Dusk 16:52–18:52

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:13–06:13 Major period 16:13–18:13 Minor period 22:58–00:28 Minor period 09:58–11:28

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

14:00
13°
15:00
14°
16:00
14°
17:00
15°
18:00
15°
19:00
15°
20:00
15°
21:00
15°
22:00
14°
23:00
15°
00:00
15°
01:00
14°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Leerfish
Lichia amia
66%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Galjoen
Dichistius capensis
59%
Active through the day, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bronze Whaler Shark
Carcharhinus brachyurus
45%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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White Steenbras
Lithognathus lithognathus
41%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Dusky Kob
Argyrosomus japonicus
34%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Spotted Grunter
Pomadasys commersonnii
27%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Leerfish, Galjoen, Bronze Whaler Shark, White Steenbras, Dusky Kob and Spotted Grunter.

Leerfish fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

Map

More waters nearby

Cape of Good Hope South Africa · 2.3 km away False Bay South Africa · 19.9 km away False Bay South Africa · 20.9 km away Cape Hangklip South Africa · 30.6 km away Silvermine Dam South Africa · 32.7 km away Palmiet River South Africa · 49.4 km away Table Bay South Africa · 51.8 km away Walker Bay South Africa · 71.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cape Point (False Bay shoreline)?

Popular catches here include Leerfish, Galjoen, Bronze Whaler Shark, White Steenbras, Dusky Kob and Spotted Grunter.

Do you need a fishing license at Cape Point (False Bay shoreline)?

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 Point (False Bay shoreline)?

Leerfish fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Cape Point (False Bay shoreline) right now?

Right now Leerfish is the most likely catch, at about 41%.