The Namibian coast boasts one of the largest populations of Bronze Whaler Sharks in the world. These long sandy beaches are the perfect place to catch the Bronze whaler sharks with not many snags at all to get hooked up on when playing these big brutal fish. The Bronze Whalers patrol the shoreline in search of an easy feed, and they will find plenty of bait fishing in this area.
These vast sharks can reach well over 400lbs. You will be targeting these fantastic fish from the shore on heavy surfcasting tackle and bait.
The Bronze Whaler Shark is mighty and puts up one of the best fights from the shore you will ever have experienced. You will also be targeting such fantastic species such as the prehistoric-looking Seven-Gilled Cow Shark, the Spotted Gully Shark, huge Smoothhounds, Lesser Guitar Fish, various Rays, Kabeljou, Steenbras and other smaller species.
Namibia Shark fishing is world-renowned as a genuinely fantastic destination to fish and target the monsters that lurk around here. The beaches here are long sandy expanses that have massive fish running up and down them. Are you up for a fishing experience unlike any other you will find?
Shore-based Shark fishing in Namibia takes place from the beaches along the Skeleton Coast. This stunning coastline sits in the cold, nutrient-rich Benguela current of the Southern Atlantic. Coupled with the hot Namib desert that extends the entire Namibian coastline’s length, it means frequent morning fog, which keeps the temperature down to comfortable levels.
You will be fishing in the area of Henties bay which has many exciting fishing marks, within half an hour’s drive from your accommodation. Shipwrecks adorn this coastline, including some relatively recent ones, which make for some fantastic photographs. The cold current brings a mass of plankton, bringing the fish and other aquatic species.
You will be fishing from the shore on long sandy beaches targeting the giant Bronze Whaler Sharks that live here; these fish can grow more than 400lb’s and, once hooked, will give you a fight you will never forget. Along with the massive Bronze Whaler sharks that inhabit this stretch of coastline, you will also be able to target some of the smaller species that live here on lighter tackle.
These include Spotted Gully Sharks, Smoothhounds, Eagle Rays, Sand Sharks, and Kabeljou. Rods are typically 14” one piece and fitted with large multipliers to hold plenty of lines. The baits for the bronze Whalers are big and bloody, and these are either cast out or flown out using a drone to distances above 250m.
Lighter setups get used for other species like the rays and Kabeljou. So if you are looking for your next full-on fishing adventure, then why not give this a go? It is one of if not the best shore-based Shark fishing experience in the world. Suppose you would like to see what Shark fishing in Namibia is like; head over to our YouTube channel and take a look for yourself.
All abilities are welcome as our guide is very used to accommodate all levels of experience. With no boat fishing, it’s an excellent destination for people who like to target big fish from the comfort of being on dry land. This holiday is not that physically challenging as you will drive down to the beach fishing marks in our 4X4, and then once the baits cast, it is a waiting game. Some of the fights can last a while, so being physically fit will help with fatigue.
The Shark fishing guide we use in Namibia has been fishing these waters for many years. Being born in Belgium, a country known for great food and chocolate, Louis only has three major passions: hunt, fish, and food. After working for years in various Michelin-star rated restaurants, Louis decided to trade the hectic high-level cuisine for Namibia’s nature, where he got married to Anneke after two years. As a manager at Fisherman’s Guesthouse, Louis made his dream come true to do what he loves most as much as possible: cook, fish, and hunt. We have comfortable, four-wheel-drive vehicles used to drive onto the beaches, meaning we can carry everything needed for a day out. We also offer Hosted Namibia Shark fishing holidays; If you have any questions regarding our hosted tours, please feel free to get in touch.
Namibia needs no introduction to fishing for Bronze Whaler sharks from the shore. This beautiful country situated on the west coast of Africa is one place every sea angler has to visit. When staying in Namibia and fishing for the Bronze Whaler Sharks, you will want somewhere to rest your head, and the accommodation we have for you is superb. You will be staying at the Fishermans Lodge, located in Henties Bay on the Namibian Coastline.
This beautiful lodge offers unique accommodation at a mere 100m from the beach, meaning that if you are not out fishing for sharks in the evenings, you can wet a line in front of the lodge if you wish. Listen to the sea, enjoy the fresh air, cool evenings, good company, fine wine and well-prepared meals in the comfort of our dining room and bar. We have incredibly comfortable beds in 9 tastefully furnished, spacious, north-facing double rooms that promise a refreshing night’s sleep. Being central to Namib, this beautiful guesthouse is an evident and convenient heaven-sent home base to use whilst discovering the secrets of the oldest desert in the world and being the perfect base for fishing the Skeleton Coast waters.
Your hosts will help you arrange your own unique and magical desert experience and help in any other way they can whilst you stay here. Louis Fenaux and Anneke Cloete, your hosts, will attend to your every need to make your stay at Fisherman’s Lodge all you would wish it to be. As an experienced fisherman and top chef, Louis will advise and organise your unforgettable angling adventure, which means that when you stay at the Fisherman Lodge, you will have the best possible experience available on the Namibian coast.
Your host at the Fishermans Guesthouse is a fully qualified top-class chef; having cooked at many Michelin starred restaurants in his time, Louis can most definitely cook. Your stay at this fantastic guesthouse will mean that you will be eating breakfast and dinner here, and you will eat lunch on the beach.
The food here is home-cooked, with fresh fish being on the menu and meat dishes, pasta dishes and other spectacular items. Of course, if you have any other special dietary requirements, Louis will be happy to cater to your every need. There may also be times where dinner served on the beach. The guesthouse is stocked entirely with many beers, spirits and soft drinks.
The below itinerary is flexible should you require additional fishing days or additional free days to explore; we can tailor this itinerary to suit you personally. Feel free to talk to our travel consultants who can explain all options available.
Depart UK (alternative routes available)
Arrive Johannesburg
Depart Johannesburg
Arrive Rooikop
Once you have arrived, you will make your way through passport control and follow the baggage collections’ signs. Once you have collected your bags, a Shark guiding service representative will be waiting to transfer you the short drive to your accommodation. (Transfer approx. 1hour). Depending on what time your flight arrives, you will be taken out for a few hours fishing.
Overnight accommodation: Fisherman’s Guest House Namibia (Twin rooms) F/B
After breakfast, you will be taking to your first fishing marks by 4×4. Your guide will then give you a quick rundown on how to fish for some of these huge Sharks. Given what species you are targeting, the fishing methods throughout the week may differ. At around 17:00, you will then be transferred back to the guesthouse. Times of the fishing is completely flexible, and if the bite is good, then the days will be longer, and some days you may even fish into the dark, which will mean a later start in the day.
Overnight accommodation: Fisherman’s Guest House Namibia (Twin rooms) F/B
As there are many different fishing styles, your guide will try and cover as many as possible with you during your week, so you can see different methods that you may never have seen before. The guides are very used to handle fish of this size and help you land your prize catch. This will be your chance to get that amazing trophy shot to show your friends back home.
Overnight accommodation: Fisherman’s Guest House Namibia (Twin rooms) F/B
Once you have checked out of your guesthouse, you will then be transferred to Rooikop airport for your return flights. (Transfer approx. 1hour)
Depart Rooikop
Arrive Johannesburg Depart Johannesburg
Arrive UK (Alternative route available)
The season runs from October to April.
Season: October to May
Peak: January to February
Weight: 427LB
Average Weight: 176LB
Season: April to December
Peak: September and October
Weight: 214LB
Average Weight: 66LB
Season: All Year
Peak: All Year
Weight: 94LB
Average Weight: 36LB
Season: All Year
Peak: April to December
Weight: 64LB
Average Weight: 30LB
Season: All Year
Peak: December to April
Weight: 13LB
Average Weight: 4LB
Season: All Year
Peak: Oct to Dec & March to April
Weight: 63LB
Average Weight: 20LB
Season: All Year
Peak: January to April
Weight: 53LB
Average Weight: 28LB
If you are travelling alone then we recommend looking at our Hosted trip as there are no supplements. If you would like a price to travel alone please contact a member of the Sportquest Holiday team who will give you a more up to date price
Remember that Sportquest Holidays' services are completely FREE! When you book a trip with Sportquest Holidays, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge and flights independently.
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| 01/10/2023 | 31/10/2023 | 10 | £2,882 | Enquire Now | ||
| 01/11/2023 | 30/11/2023 | 10 | £2,882 | Enquire Now | ||
| 01/12/2023 | 31/12/2023 | 10 | £2,882 | Enquire Now | ||
| 01/01/2024 | 31/01/2024 | 10 | £2,699 | Enquire Now | ||
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| 01/03/2024 | 14/03/2024 | 10 | £2,699 | Enquire Now | ||
| 15/03/2024 | 24/03/2024 | 10 | £2,699 | Enquire Now | ||
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| 01/04/2024 | 30/04/2024 | 10 | £2,699 | Enquire Now | ||
| 01/10/2024 | 31/10/2024 | 10 | £2,699 | Enquire Now | ||
| 01/11/2024 | 30/11/2024 | 10 | £2,699 | Enquire Now | ||
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| 01/01/2025 | 31/01/2025 | 10 | £2,838 | Enquire Now | ||
| 01/02/2025 | 28/02/2025 | 10 | £2,838 | Enquire Now | ||
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| 01/05/2025 | 31/05/2025 | 10 | £2,839 | Enquire Now | ||
Prices are based on two adults sharing transfers, fishing and accommodation (unless otherwise stated) and are correct at the time of going to press. Subject to time of year or date and currency fluctuations, these prices may fluctuate slightly due to flight price increases or fuel surcharge.
Everything was exactly as described by Sportquest, the fisherman’s guesthouse at Henties Bay was excellent , our guide Louie and his wife Anneke were great hosts, we had some great fishing even though conditions on a couple of days were challenging Louie managed to put us amongst the fish. Catching a bronze whaler on a rod, off the beach is an experience I’ll never forget, the food at the guesthouse was excellent and a good time was had in the evenings with the other guests, all in all it was an excellent, good value holiday. Would definitely recommend it.
Hi Keith, so glad you had a good time. Both Louise and his wife are great at looking after our guests and dont those Bronzies hang on!! I will try and catch up with you later this week if not about a Sturgeon Trip
All the best
Paul
From what i can make out the fishing in Namibia is still good. Simon Mcgowan does a great job keeping the dream alive for UK anglers and other anglers from around the world.
Ever since watching the John Wilson and Henry Gilbey TV programmes I've always wanted to go out there and give it a try for myself.
Job done
Hi Duane
Thanks for the great feedback.
Big Bronze Whalers from the shore... completed it! What a week, what a destination, what a fish. I can't speak highly enough about the operation, from the moment I left my front door to the moment I returned everything ran incredibly smoothly and I was thoroughly looked after. Thank you!
I'm just back from a week in Namibia and what a week it was! I landed two species of shark over 100lb including a Bronze Whaler and Seven Gilled Cow Shark plus a host of smaller species including Smoothound and Lesser Guitarfish. The lodge was perfect for what I needed and the guides were very accommodating and knowledgeable. A big thumbs up from me.
We both thoroughly enjoyed the trip, the fishing and Louis, our guide were both excellent, the guesthouse was excellent, food was great and a really enjoyable time was had most evenings with the other guests, the sea was against us for a couple of days which made fishing difficult but with Louis help we still managed to catch, we had five bronze whalers between us, great trip, would do it again in a heartbeat.
Our fishing trip to Namibia was absolutely brilliant, from the first day to the last, our guide and host Louis had a vast knowledge of the coast line and fishing tactics to catch a wide verity of fish, Louis worked very hard to find the fish for us as some days were hard, but Louis came through ever time, if one place wasn't right he would move on until he found the right place with the right conditions to fish and this hard work payed off ever time.
My son Tom and I had a fantastic time, Tom hadn't done any fishing before going, but under Louis guidance he became a good fisherman over the time we were fishing landing Kob up to 18 kilos and on our last afternoon catching a massive 143 kilo 300 lbs Bronze whaler shark that took over two hours to land.
Our time at Fisherman's guest house was supper the accommodation food and the nights were all five star, and our hosts Anneke and Louis went out of there way to make our time with them as best as can be, from barbecues on the beach to fresh fish dinners, Thankyou for a fantastic time.
Hello Matthew, thank you so much for your feedback it truly is an awesome place and Louis and Anneke really do look after you. So glad your son managed to catch such a huge fish, if you have any pictures you could send me that would be great. Now that he has the bug, where to next?
All the best
Paul
We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to catch some of South Africas biggest and toughest species from the shore. Here at the beautiful destination of Jeffrey's bay, you will be fishing from the shore with a very experienced guide who will aid you while on your holiday to land some of the Indian Oceans most hard fighting species.
