South Africa’s top fishing competitions and events in 2026
South Africa’s boating and angling community is world-class — and 2026 is shaping up to be another standout year for competitive fishing across our waters. Whether you’re into deep-sea gamefish tournaments, freshwater bass championships, or international recreational fishing forums, there’s...
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Join Suzuki Marine in tackling textile waste this World Cleanup Day
World Cleanup Day 2025 is taking place on Saturday, 20 September. This year, the global movement turns its spotlight on a growing environmental threat: textile and fashion waste. At Suzuki Marine, our commitment to the Clean Ocean Project goes beyond engines and boats — it’s about protecting...
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5 Target Species and Big Prizes at the Noordhoek Fish Derby
What to expect, how to win up to R300 000 in pizes, all the qualifying fish species and how anyone can be part of the Noordhoek Fish Derby tournament in Port Elizabeth 3 Days, 50+ boats and over R350k prizes up for grabs. The annual Noordhoek Fish Derby is happening 1–4 May 2025 at the Noordhoek...
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Happening Now: All the Action From the 2024 Tuna Interprovincial
Catch the thrill at the 2024 Tuna Interprovincial! Three days of intense fishing action at Shelly Beach, Kwazulu-Natal. Big catches, medals, and epic bragging rights await Nestled in the stunning coastal town of Shelly Beach, the 2024 Tuna Interprovincial promises an unforgettable fishing...
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Up Next: Huge Prizes & Non-Stop Fishing at 21 Species in Richards Bay
Two days, huge prizes, a live band and other entertainment, not to mention the ever-popular kid’s fishing comp for kids under 12. It’s time for the 21 Species 2024 The 21 Species tournament is happening again at Meerensee Boat Club. But hurry, there’s only space for a maximum of 150 boats....
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Big Fish. Bigger Prizes. It’s the Shelly Beach Tuna Bonanza 2024
Join the Shelly Beach Tuna Bonanza 2024 for thrilling fishing, big prizes, and unforgettable fun. It’s going down from the 27-29 June – and we’ve got all the important details Get ready for the Shelly Beach Tuna Bonanza 2024! Held at the picturesque Shelly Beach Ski-Boat Club, this...
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A Feast of Game Fish Action at the Mapelane Game Fish Challenge
18 boats battle it out for Game Fish glory at the Mapelane Game Fish Challenge hunting Yellowfin, Cuda, Wahoo, Snoek, Kingfish as well as Sailfish and Marlin Hot on the heels of the prestigious Mapelane Trophy in May, the Mapelane Ski Boat Club hosts the 3rd Mapelane Game Fish Challenge. With some...
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Big Game Fish Action at the Prestigious Mapelane Trophy 2024
Two straight days of action-packed angling at the home of South Africa’s richest Game Fish waters, it’s time for one of the oldest local fishing tournaments – the Mapelane Trophy 2024 Hosted by the Mapelane Ski-Boat Club, the Mapelane Trophy is one of South Africa’s oldest fishing...
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EFSA Big Game Championship – All the Big Tuna Action & Results
Big Game fishing action as the Atlantic Boat Club in Cape Town plays host to 9 international crews on the hunt for massive tuna in the spectacular waters of Hout Bay Catching the final rays of Southern African summer, 9 international crews head to Hout Bay in pursuit of some of the biggest...
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All The Big Fishing Competitions in May
Reeling in the big ones and flying the SA flag high at international tournaments in Simon’s Town and Havana, the ever-popular Interclub at Shelly Beach, plus many more happening in May… Gamefish in Simon’s Town, tuna nationals in Hout Bay, Shelly Beach fun, lekker ones in Mapelane and...
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