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Local Knowledge. Personal Attention. Fishing trips built around your group

We provide guided Rock & Surf Fishing in Jeffreys Bay

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Two people fishing by a calm river, surrounded by trees and grass, during a peaceful afternoon.

Meet Rey, Your Local Fishing Guide

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About Saltrey

SaltRey is run by a father-and-son duo who know this coastline properly. It is not a rushed, crowded fishing setup. You fish with Rey’s attention on you, your rod, your bait, your cast and the conditions in front of you — so beginners feel looked after and experienced anglers still get a serious session.

Our Approach

The difference is attention. We don't just drop you on a beach and hope for the best. We read the weather, tide and water, helps you understand what is happening, and keep the session focused around your group so the day feels clear, calm and properly guided.

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22+ Years on This Coastline

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Guided Sessions

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Max Anglers Per Session

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Two figures walking on a sandy landscape at sunset, holding fishing rods, with warm light illuminating the scene.
Two figures walking on a sandy landscape at sunset, holding fishing rods, with warm light illuminating the scene.

Fishing Experiences Built Around the Tide

Find Your Style

To give every angler a clear, personal fishing session built around the right beach, the right tide and proper local guidance.

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Rock & Surf Shark Session

Target sharks and non-edibles from the beach with Rey guiding the bait, cast, tackle and fight. Proper rod-bending fishing without needing your own gear.

R1200 pp | 4–5 hours

Min 2 | Max 6 anglers

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Rock & Surf Shark Session

Target sharks and non-edibles from the beach with Rey guiding the bait, cast, tackle and fight. Proper rod-bending fishing without needing your own gear.

R1200 pp | 4–5 hours

Min 2 | Max 6 anglers

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Edible Species Session

Fish for kob, blacktail, steenbras and other edibles depending on season, tide and conditions.

R1000 pp | 4 hours

Min 2 | Max 6 anglers

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Edible Species Session

Fish for kob, blacktail, steenbras and other edibles depending on season, tide and conditions.

R1000 pp | 4 hours

Min 2 | Max 6 anglers

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Saltwater Fly Fishing

A focused guided session for anglers targeting species like kob, grunter and garrick on fly.

R500/hour | Guided Session

1–3 anglers

Saltwater Fly Fishing

A focused guided session for anglers targeting species like kob, grunter and garrick on fly.

R500/hour | Guided Session

1–3 anglers

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Namibia / Henties Bay Trip

Arranged trips for anglers wanting a bigger rock and surf experience planned around conditions and availability.

POA | By Arrangement

Min 4 | Max 4 anglers

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Namibia / Henties Bay Trip

Arranged trips for anglers wanting a bigger rock and surf experience planned around conditions and availability.

POA | By Arrangement

Min 4 | Max 4 anglers

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Fishing Areas

Fishing Areas Around Jeffreys Bay

SaltRey fishes Jeffreys Bay and nearby coastal areas, with the final spot chosen around tide, weather, group size and what is likely to feed on the day.

Bali beach

Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape

Primary base for guided rock and surf fishing, edible species sessions, shark sessions and saltwater fly fishing.

Bali beach

Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape

Primary base for guided rock and surf fishing, edible species sessions, shark sessions and saltwater fly fishing.

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Byron Bay beach

Blue Horizon Bay

A nearby coastal area used when conditions line up for a proper shore-based fishing session.

Byron Bay beach

Blue Horizon Bay

A nearby coastal area used when conditions line up for a proper shore-based fishing session.

Goa beach

Paradise Beach

Beach fishing area near Jeffreys Bay, chosen when tide, wind and water conditions make sense.

Goa beach

Paradise Beach

Beach fishing area near Jeffreys Bay, chosen when tide, wind and water conditions make sense.

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Hossegor beach

St Francis Bay

Extended coastal fishing area for arranged sessions depending on weather, tide and availability.

Hossegor beach

St Francis Bay

Extended coastal fishing area for arranged sessions depending on weather, tide and availability.

Santa Cruz beach

Oyster Bay

A quieter coastal option by arrangement when conditions suit the session.

Santa Cruz beach

Oyster Bay

A quieter coastal option by arrangement when conditions suit the session.

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Two silhouettes stand on the shore, watching a vibrant sunset over the water, with soft clouds in the sky.

How it works

Your Fishing Session, Step by Step

Simple process. We check the conditions, choose the right water, supply the gear and guide the session around your group.

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Choose Your Trip

Pick shark, edible species, fly fishing or a bigger arranged trip.

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Check Conditions

We look at the weather, tide and sea conditions before confirming the best time and spot.

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Confirm the Spot

You either meet us at the beach or we arrange pick-up depending on group size.

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Gear Supplied

Tackle, bait, light snacks and drinks are included.

05

Fish the Water

We help with bait, casting, reading the water and handling the fight.

06

Land the Story

Legal edibles may be kept. Sharks, rays and other non-edibles are released.

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A rocky shore with waves crashing against it, a person stands on the rocks gazing at the ocean.

Local Stories

Fishing Stories

Real stories from anglers and families who joined SaltRey for a guided fishing session.

Proper local-is-lekker fishing. We arrived unsure, but everything was explained clearly and the session felt relaxed from the first cast.

Johan

Jeffreys Bay, SA

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Not a rushed tourist thing. We got real attention, good guidance and a proper day next to the water. Local knowledge makes a huge difference.

Andre Oberholzer

Jhb, SA

My son and I had a brilliant session. Calm guidance, good gear and enough help without making us feel useless. Local is lekker.

Jack

Austin, USA

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Sunset

We wanted something personal, not overcrowded. That is exactly what we got — clear advice, patient help and a great day outside.

Liam

Gqeberha, SA

The kind of fishing trip where you feel looked after. Conditions, bait, casting and timing were all explained in a way that made sense.

Tony Pratt

Adelaide, Australia

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A man surfing

Easy-going, professional and properly local. We came for a fishing session and left with a story the family still talks about.

Justin.M

Portland, USA

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FAQs

Got Questions?

Everything you need to know before you grab your board and hit the waves.

Is this a boat fishing trip?

Do I need fishing experience to join?

What fish can we target around Jeffreys Bay?

What is included in a SaltRey fishing session?

What happens if the weather is bad?

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