General Information and Productive Fishing Spots:
Most of the best fishing spots are within a Marine Protected Area (MPA). Please keep to your permit limits and observe the rules and regulations regarding animals/fish and plant life.
Edible Species that can be caught from the shore:
Common – depending on season and location: Galjoen, Steenbras, Cob, Geelbek, Hottentot, Elf (Shad), Maasbanker and Mullet.
Less common – Wildeperd, Musselcracker and Belman.
Safety:
There have been no robberies or attacks on fishermen fishing on our section of the coast. Theft from vehicles is, however, a sporadic problem. There is also a tendency to break open petrol caps or drill a hole in the fuel tank and steal fuel from vehicles. Do not leave any valuables in your car. Items targeted are cell phones, GPS, cameras, fishing tackle etc. SAPS Kleinmond (028) 271 8200.
Poaching along our coast is a huge problem. Do not try to intervene with poachers. Call one of the following numbers and report the poaching activities: (028) 313 2703 or (028) 312 2601.
Beware of the tides and currents when fishing from the rocks. Our coast is prone to being struck by “freak wavesâ€. Every year sees drowning’s when careless fishermen or lobster collectors is washed off the rocks.
You are also fishing in a fairly undeveloped area. Keep an eye open for snakes and spiders when walking along the paths to fishing spots. Keep an eye on kids and do not let them wander off into the Fynbos.
Emergency Numbers are also displayed on the notice boards at all the fishing spots.
Best places to go fishing with children:
Kleinmond Lagoon – from the bridges and the shore. Carp and mullet.
Palmiet Lagoon – from the shore in front of and to the right of the picnic area, right up to the boathouse close to the Palmiet Bridge. Mullet and small Steenbras.
Bettiesbay Harbour from the cement block next to the slipway. Mullet, Strepies, (Now closed)Klipvisse, Maasbanker and even small Kob and Geelbek. Do not fish here on days that boats can go crayfishing as it gets quite busy.
Rondevlei in Bettiesbay – Carp, Bass, Barbel, Bluegill.
Fishing Spots:
Kleinmond Area:
Kleinmond Main Beach and “Die Preekstoelâ€:
Park at any of the two parking areas. Die Preekstoel is the set of rocks to the right of the main beach when facing the sea. Very easy accessible with flat cement areas on the front from where you fish. Mostly Galjoen targeted here. Main Beach. Go onto the beach and proceed to your left. The first big sand dune is known as “Eerste Duinâ€. From the live savers house to the left look for the gullies. Fish onto and around the sandbanks.
Species targeted:
Galjoen, Steenbras with the odd Cob coming out now and again.
Driving Directions to Bettiesbay Fishing Spots:
Dawidskraal:
On the R44 (Clarence Drive) driving from Kleinmond turn left into Bass Road just after you passed the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens on the right side of the road. Continue for about 500m till you get to the first tarred road turning left. Harry Stark Road. After about 150m you turn left again into Reed Road. Drive till you get to a parking area on your right. You have reached Dawidskraal.
Walk past the toilet facilities and the braai area onto a wooden walkway. The walkway ends at a wooden deck overlooking Dawidskraal. Good spots to fish are about 5m to the right of the deck. Look for a rocky outcrop at the back right against the kelp. About 150m to the right is also a good spot. Easily identifiable as this is where a gully from the open surf enters Dawidskraal. Further to the right where Dawidskraal ends and Bettiesbay Main Beach begins is also a good spot to fish.
Species targeted:
Galjoen, Steenbras, Cob and from time to time Geelbek.
Bettiesbay Main Beach:
On the R44 (Clarence Drive) driving from Kleinmond turn left into Edwards Avenue. This is about 500m before the shopping centre/restaurants and petrol station next to the R44 in Bettiesbay. Drive till you get to a T-Junction. Turn Left in Anglers road. After about 70m turn left again into Acces Road. Be careful as the road here is very narrow with a deep gutter on the one side. Go slow. Drive down to the main beach parking area on your left. Walk over the sand dune in front of the parking. Best spots start from right in front of the parking to the left. Look for gullies opening up close to the beach. Fish on the side of the gullies.
Species targeted:
Cob and Steenbras. Belman can sometimes be caught here as well. Spotties can be a nuisance when you are using fish bait for edibles. In winter when the small reefs open close to shore Galjoen can also be caught here.
Blougat/Die Slotte:
On the R44 from direction Kleinmond turn left into Porter Drive. Continue down Porter and then turn left into Disa Road. Continue on Disa and then turn Left into Dianthus Close. Drive to the end of the road. Follow the footpath on the left of the parking area down to the spruit. Cross and walk to the small bay on your left. Fish in the middle of the bay towards the kelp at the back.
Species targeted:
Cob, Geelbek, Galjoen and Steenbras. Smaller Elf can be quite prolific in December. Very infrequently Musselcrakcer and Redsteenbras are caught here as well.
Die Eiland:
Driving instructions same as for Blougat but continue on Disa Road for about a further 800m. Signposted parking on the left side of the road. Park at the parking and follow the footpath to the small bay. To the left front is a flat set of rocks. From the front cast to the hole between the kelp on the left.
Species targeted:
Cob, Geelbek, Galjoen and very infrequently Musselcrakcer.
Bettiesbay Harbour/Whaling Station: (Should it ever open for fishing again….)
Driving instructions the same as for Die Eiland. Continue on Disa Road till the crossing with Crasulla Street. Go straight for about 100m The parking area is on the left. Best fishing here is from the breakwater. Be careful as waves can wash over the rocks and take all your tackle, bait and bags with it. Fish in line with the breakwater towards a well defined hole next to the kelp. Another well defined hole can be seen a little bit to the right of this hole.
Species targeted:
Cob, Geelbek, Elf and Galjoen. Some huge Geelbek are taken from the breakwater each year. Usually mid December for a couple of days and then again during February and March. This is also a good spot to get fresh Maasbanker to use as bait for Cob and especially big Geelbek.
Tom se Klip/Silversands Beach:
On the R44 from Kleinmond. Turn left into Porter Drive. Continue for about 4km along Porter Drive. Turn left into Park Road. Drive down till you see a parking area. From the parking area follow the footpath to the beach. As you emerge onto the beach you will see a set of rocks slightly to the left. Fish from the rocks towards the kelp. Look for holes and gullies opening up. To the right is Silversands Beach. Look for the holes and gullies.
Species Targeted.
Galjoen. Cob are infrequent visitors here and once in a while a Musselcracker is landed here. Silversands Beach is an excellent spot for huge Steenbras. Spotties can be a nuisance and come in quite close to pick up your worm or prawn bait that’s been put out for a big Steamer.
Aasbankies/Dorinbaai:
On the R44 from Kleinmond continue through Bettiesbay. Turn left into the last turnoff before you exit Bettiesbay towards Pringlebay, Porter Drive. Continue till you get the second street turning right, Delport Street. Continue along Delport street until it becomes a dirt road. This was the old provincial road connecting Bettiesbay and Pringlebay. The dirt road will eventually curve to your left ending in a parking area at a private residence. Here you go to the caretaker cottage and pay a R10-00 parking fee. From the parking follow the path down to the beach. About 500m to your right is a set of rocks. Walk towards the rocks, at the back there is a path going over the rocks. From the top you will see another smallish bay. This is Doringbaai. The rocks is called Aasbankies. Fish on the right of the rocks into deeper water or go onto the beach and fish into the gullies.
Species Targeted:
Cob, Galjoen, Steenbras and Elf.
Masbaai:
On the R44 from Kleinmond continue till you get the Pringlebay turnoff. Turn left into Hangklip Road and continue on this road right through Pringlebay. Eventually becomes a dirt road. Continue past the Hangklip Hotel and Plankies Pub. Turn right on the first major dirt road. Continue till you get to the parking area. Park and walk to the slipway. Look to your left. There is a huge house built right on a rocky outcrop. Most people call it the “Blockhouseâ€. Walk towards the house. Just before you reach the house there is a well defined footpath to the left up a sand dune passing at the back of the house. Follow the path. As you come to the top you will see a smallish bay to the right in front of the house. Continue onto the beach and walk onto the rocks on the right. Flat ledges with a deep gully next to it. Fish into the gully towards the Kelp on the opposite side.
Species Targeted:
Geelbek, Cob, Elf and Witsteenbras. Also a good spot to catch some Maasbanker for bait.
Tight Lines !!!!!!
Most of the best fishing spots are within a Marine Protected Area (MPA). Please keep to your permit limits and observe the rules and regulations regarding animals/fish and plant life.
Edible Species that can be caught from the shore:
Common – depending on season and location: Galjoen, Steenbras, Cob, Geelbek, Hottentot, Elf (Shad), Maasbanker and Mullet.
Less common – Wildeperd, Musselcracker and Belman.
Safety:
There have been no robberies or attacks on fishermen fishing on our section of the coast. Theft from vehicles is, however, a sporadic problem. There is also a tendency to break open petrol caps or drill a hole in the fuel tank and steal fuel from vehicles. Do not leave any valuables in your car. Items targeted are cell phones, GPS, cameras, fishing tackle etc. SAPS Kleinmond (028) 271 8200.
Poaching along our coast is a huge problem. Do not try to intervene with poachers. Call one of the following numbers and report the poaching activities: (028) 313 2703 or (028) 312 2601.
Beware of the tides and currents when fishing from the rocks. Our coast is prone to being struck by “freak wavesâ€. Every year sees drowning’s when careless fishermen or lobster collectors is washed off the rocks.
You are also fishing in a fairly undeveloped area. Keep an eye open for snakes and spiders when walking along the paths to fishing spots. Keep an eye on kids and do not let them wander off into the Fynbos.
Emergency Numbers are also displayed on the notice boards at all the fishing spots.
Best places to go fishing with children:
Kleinmond Lagoon – from the bridges and the shore. Carp and mullet.
Palmiet Lagoon – from the shore in front of and to the right of the picnic area, right up to the boathouse close to the Palmiet Bridge. Mullet and small Steenbras.
Bettiesbay Harbour from the cement block next to the slipway. Mullet, Strepies, (Now closed)Klipvisse, Maasbanker and even small Kob and Geelbek. Do not fish here on days that boats can go crayfishing as it gets quite busy.
Rondevlei in Bettiesbay – Carp, Bass, Barbel, Bluegill.
Fishing Spots:
Kleinmond Area:
Kleinmond Main Beach and “Die Preekstoelâ€:
Park at any of the two parking areas. Die Preekstoel is the set of rocks to the right of the main beach when facing the sea. Very easy accessible with flat cement areas on the front from where you fish. Mostly Galjoen targeted here. Main Beach. Go onto the beach and proceed to your left. The first big sand dune is known as “Eerste Duinâ€. From the live savers house to the left look for the gullies. Fish onto and around the sandbanks.
Species targeted:
Galjoen, Steenbras with the odd Cob coming out now and again.
Driving Directions to Bettiesbay Fishing Spots:
Dawidskraal:
On the R44 (Clarence Drive) driving from Kleinmond turn left into Bass Road just after you passed the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens on the right side of the road. Continue for about 500m till you get to the first tarred road turning left. Harry Stark Road. After about 150m you turn left again into Reed Road. Drive till you get to a parking area on your right. You have reached Dawidskraal.
Walk past the toilet facilities and the braai area onto a wooden walkway. The walkway ends at a wooden deck overlooking Dawidskraal. Good spots to fish are about 5m to the right of the deck. Look for a rocky outcrop at the back right against the kelp. About 150m to the right is also a good spot. Easily identifiable as this is where a gully from the open surf enters Dawidskraal. Further to the right where Dawidskraal ends and Bettiesbay Main Beach begins is also a good spot to fish.
Species targeted:
Galjoen, Steenbras, Cob and from time to time Geelbek.
Bettiesbay Main Beach:
On the R44 (Clarence Drive) driving from Kleinmond turn left into Edwards Avenue. This is about 500m before the shopping centre/restaurants and petrol station next to the R44 in Bettiesbay. Drive till you get to a T-Junction. Turn Left in Anglers road. After about 70m turn left again into Acces Road. Be careful as the road here is very narrow with a deep gutter on the one side. Go slow. Drive down to the main beach parking area on your left. Walk over the sand dune in front of the parking. Best spots start from right in front of the parking to the left. Look for gullies opening up close to the beach. Fish on the side of the gullies.
Species targeted:
Cob and Steenbras. Belman can sometimes be caught here as well. Spotties can be a nuisance when you are using fish bait for edibles. In winter when the small reefs open close to shore Galjoen can also be caught here.
Blougat/Die Slotte:
On the R44 from direction Kleinmond turn left into Porter Drive. Continue down Porter and then turn left into Disa Road. Continue on Disa and then turn Left into Dianthus Close. Drive to the end of the road. Follow the footpath on the left of the parking area down to the spruit. Cross and walk to the small bay on your left. Fish in the middle of the bay towards the kelp at the back.
Species targeted:
Cob, Geelbek, Galjoen and Steenbras. Smaller Elf can be quite prolific in December. Very infrequently Musselcrakcer and Redsteenbras are caught here as well.
Die Eiland:
Driving instructions same as for Blougat but continue on Disa Road for about a further 800m. Signposted parking on the left side of the road. Park at the parking and follow the footpath to the small bay. To the left front is a flat set of rocks. From the front cast to the hole between the kelp on the left.
Species targeted:
Cob, Geelbek, Galjoen and very infrequently Musselcrakcer.
Bettiesbay Harbour/Whaling Station: (Should it ever open for fishing again….)
Driving instructions the same as for Die Eiland. Continue on Disa Road till the crossing with Crasulla Street. Go straight for about 100m The parking area is on the left. Best fishing here is from the breakwater. Be careful as waves can wash over the rocks and take all your tackle, bait and bags with it. Fish in line with the breakwater towards a well defined hole next to the kelp. Another well defined hole can be seen a little bit to the right of this hole.
Species targeted:
Cob, Geelbek, Elf and Galjoen. Some huge Geelbek are taken from the breakwater each year. Usually mid December for a couple of days and then again during February and March. This is also a good spot to get fresh Maasbanker to use as bait for Cob and especially big Geelbek.
Tom se Klip/Silversands Beach:
On the R44 from Kleinmond. Turn left into Porter Drive. Continue for about 4km along Porter Drive. Turn left into Park Road. Drive down till you see a parking area. From the parking area follow the footpath to the beach. As you emerge onto the beach you will see a set of rocks slightly to the left. Fish from the rocks towards the kelp. Look for holes and gullies opening up. To the right is Silversands Beach. Look for the holes and gullies.
Species Targeted.
Galjoen. Cob are infrequent visitors here and once in a while a Musselcracker is landed here. Silversands Beach is an excellent spot for huge Steenbras. Spotties can be a nuisance and come in quite close to pick up your worm or prawn bait that’s been put out for a big Steamer.
Aasbankies/Dorinbaai:
On the R44 from Kleinmond continue through Bettiesbay. Turn left into the last turnoff before you exit Bettiesbay towards Pringlebay, Porter Drive. Continue till you get the second street turning right, Delport Street. Continue along Delport street until it becomes a dirt road. This was the old provincial road connecting Bettiesbay and Pringlebay. The dirt road will eventually curve to your left ending in a parking area at a private residence. Here you go to the caretaker cottage and pay a R10-00 parking fee. From the parking follow the path down to the beach. About 500m to your right is a set of rocks. Walk towards the rocks, at the back there is a path going over the rocks. From the top you will see another smallish bay. This is Doringbaai. The rocks is called Aasbankies. Fish on the right of the rocks into deeper water or go onto the beach and fish into the gullies.
Species Targeted:
Cob, Galjoen, Steenbras and Elf.
Masbaai:
On the R44 from Kleinmond continue till you get the Pringlebay turnoff. Turn left into Hangklip Road and continue on this road right through Pringlebay. Eventually becomes a dirt road. Continue past the Hangklip Hotel and Plankies Pub. Turn right on the first major dirt road. Continue till you get to the parking area. Park and walk to the slipway. Look to your left. There is a huge house built right on a rocky outcrop. Most people call it the “Blockhouseâ€. Walk towards the house. Just before you reach the house there is a well defined footpath to the left up a sand dune passing at the back of the house. Follow the path. As you come to the top you will see a smallish bay to the right in front of the house. Continue onto the beach and walk onto the rocks on the right. Flat ledges with a deep gully next to it. Fish into the gully towards the Kelp on the opposite side.
Species Targeted:
Geelbek, Cob, Elf and Witsteenbras. Also a good spot to catch some Maasbanker for bait.
Tight Lines !!!!!!
