Saltwater Fish Species List

Saltwater Fish That Will Take A Fly…

Catching Moonies On FlySaltwater flyfishing conjures up images of Tarpon in the Gulf of Mexico or Giant Trevally in the Seychelles, but South Africa presents many opportunities and an extensive list of saltwater species that can be targeted on fly along its vast coast line. Check out the list below and the dedicated page with information, images and information and tips on how to catch them on fly. Remember the comprehensive list of freshwater fish species.

Baardman
Barracuda
Barred Flagtail
Bartail Flathead
Blacktail
Blennies
Bonefish
Bonito (all species)
Bronze Bream
Damselfish
Dorado
Emperor (all species)
Fingerfin
Fransmadam
Galjoen
Garfish

Garrick
Glassies
Grunter (All species)
Gurnard
Jobfish
Karanteen
King Mackerel
Kingfish
Klipfish
Kob (All species)
Maasbanker
Mackerel
Marlin (all species)
Mirrorfish
Moonies
Mullet

Musselcracker
Pinky
Pompano
Prodigal Son
Pufferfish
Pursemouth
Queenfish
Rainbow Runner
River Bream
River Snapper
Rockcod
Sailfish
Sandsharks
Scad
Sea Catfish
Shad

Sharks
Snapper (all species)
Snoek
Springer
Steenbras
Stonebream
Stumpnose
Tarpon
Thornfish
Threadfin
Tuna (all species)
Wahoo
Wave Garrick
Wrasse (all species)
Yellowtail (tropical and cape)
Zebra

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