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Hake Trawl

Hake & Bycatch

Our hake trawl fleet operates three trawlers on the South African coast. In addition to prime hake, the trawl sector yields high-quality bycatch species that are supplied fresh and frozen to local markets.

Hake

Merluccius capensis / M. paradoxus

South Africa's most commercially significant fish and the backbone of our trawl operations. Cape hake is prized for its lean, white, mild-flavoured flesh and commands strong prices in both domestic retail and premium export markets across Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Cape Hake Fresh & Frozen Whole · H&G · Fillets Export & Domestic

Gurnards

Chelidonichthys capensis

A firm, sweet-fleshed bottom-dwelling fish caught alongside hake on the South African trawl grounds. Gurnards are popular in local markets for their versatility excellent pan-fried, grilled, or slow-cooked in curries and stews.

Bycatch Fresh & Frozen Whole · H&G Local Market

Pangas

Pterogymnus laniarius

Also known as Bigeye Stumpnose a reef fish caught in South Africa inshore waters. Known for its firm, pink flesh and delicate flavour. Highly regarded in the local market and a favourite for braais. Available whole and fresh.

Bycatch Fresh Whole Local Market

HACCP

All hake and bycatch products are landed from Letap's own trawl vessels and processed at our HACCP-approved processing facility in Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha, ensuring full traceability and uncompromised quality standards.

South Africa's Signature Export

Squid (Chokka)

Chokka Squid

Loligo reynaudi

The Chokka squid is unique to the cold, upwelling-driven coastal waters of South Africa one of South Africa's most prized and valuable seafood exports. Letap has been harvesting Chokka since its founding in 1998 and operates three dedicated squid jigging vessels.

Our squid is caught on our own HACCP-approved squid vessels and frozen at sea preserving peak quality and freshness from the moment of capture, long before the fish reaches any processing facility.

HACCP Approved Vessels Frozen at Sea

Catch Method

Jig fishing (sustainable, selective)

Vessels

Lady Aqeelah · Princess Azeemah

Certification

HACCP-approved vessels

Processing

Frozen at sea IQF

Available As

Whole · Cleaned · Tubes · Rings

Waters

South Africa coast, South Africa

Market

Export (Europe, Asia) & domestic

Small Pelagics

Pilchard, Sardines
& Anchovy

Our pilchard and anchovy is discharged from HACCP-approved fishing vessels and processed at our own world-class, HACCP and EU-approved processing facility.

Letap Processing Facility

Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha HACCP & EU Approved Facility

Letap Fishing's own processing facility, which processes our pilchard and anchovy catch and produces two major product categories.

Blast Freezing Rooms

Cold Storage & Holding Rooms

Canned Fish

An affordable, high-protein food source produced under major retail brands and distributed nationwide. All canned fish is produced and packaged at our own EU and HACCP-approved processing facility.

Brands Produced →

Lucky Star Saldanha Ocean Choice

Bait

Pilchards and sardines are an ideal natural bait used widely in recreational and commercial fishing. Our bait is supplied whole and fresh-frozen, providing a reliable, high-quality bait source for line fishermen and the broader fishing community across South Africa.

Supply Form

Whole Fresh & Frozen Recreational Commercial

Fish Meal

A high-protein, nutrient-rich product used extensively in the agricultural industry primarily as feed for poultry, livestock, and aquaculture. Fish meal is one of the most efficient protein sources in commercial farming.

Applications

Poultry Feed Aquaculture Livestock Feed Agriculture

HACCP Approved Vessels & Facility

EU Approved Processing Facility

Vertically Integrated From sea to shelf

Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha

The Ice Plant

Letap Fishing has its own ice plant at 13 Adolph Street, Gqeberha, South Africa. The ice plant is a critical piece of infrastructure that underpins the freshness and quality of everything we do ensuring our catch is iced immediately and maintained at the correct temperature from sea to shelf.

Flaked ice is the gold standard for preserving fresh fish it provides maximum surface contact and rapid cooling without bruising or crushing the catch. Our plant supplies ice to our own fleet as well as to third-party vessels and processors in the region.

20 tons

Flaked ice produced per 24-hour cycle

60 tons

Total holding capacity

Address: 13 Adolph Street, Gqeberha, South Africa

Produces flaked ice optimal for direct fish contact and freshness preservation

Supplies Letap's own fishing fleet directly on landing

Also available to third-party vessels and processors in South Africa

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