Lara Jade Sportfishing 

4.4
(23 reviews)
 Marina Do Funchal, Funchal, MA 9000-055, Portugal–

Lara Jade Sportfishing 

Funchal, MA, Portugal
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33 ft
6
4.4
(23 reviews)

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Lara Jade Sportfishing offers big game fishing trips in the deep waters around Madeira, possibly the best place on earth to fish for Marlin. As well as the island's monster Blues, you can try your luck against White Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Longbill Spearfish, Bluefin Tuna, and so much more. This is not your average fishing charter!

Spend the day aboard a 33' English-built custom fishing boat. Powered by a 380 HP Cummins engine and equipped with the highest quality equipment, she's the perfect tool for the job on your quest for giant Blue Marlin. The boat also comes with high-standard safety gear to make your trip fun and worry-free.

Even a half day trip can bring you face-to-face with sea monsters when fishing these legendary waters. Wahoo, Tuna, and even Marlin show up just a couple of casts from shore here. You can battle big game pelagics and be back in time for lunch!

Book in for a full day, and things just get better and better. Spend the whole trip trolling for Billfish. While away the day jigging and bottom fishing for Snapper, Grouper, and Amberjack. Can't decide? Book a combo trip and do both.

Whatever you do, Captain Carmo Rodrigues and his skilled first mate will work hard to put you on the fish. They will set you up with the best equipment for your chosen species, including a selection of lures to tempt in even the fussiest fish.

All Lara Jade Sportfishing charters come with fishing licenses for everyone onboard, as well as snacks and drinks to keep your energy up throughout the day. And with grander Blue Marlin a possibility on every trip, you're going to need all the energy you can get!

Lara Jade Sportfishing offers big game fishing trips in the deep waters around Madeira, possibly the best place on earth to fish for Marlin. As well as the island's monster Blues, you can try your luck against White Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Longbill Spearfish, Bluefin Tuna, and so much more. This is not your average fishing charter!

Spend the day aboard a 33' English-built custom fishing boat. Powered by a 380 HP Cummins engine and equipped with the highest quality equipment, she's the perfect tool for the job on your quest for giant Blue Marlin. The boat also comes with high-standard safety gear to make your trip fun and worry-free.

Even a half day trip can bring you face-to-face with sea monsters when fishing these legendary waters. Wahoo, Tuna, and even Marlin show up just a couple of casts from shore here. You can battle big game pelagics and be back in time for lunch!

Book in for a full day, and things just get better and better. Spend the whole trip trolling for Billfish. While away the day jigging and bottom fishing for Snapper, Grouper, and Amberjack. Can't decide? Book a combo trip and do both.

Whatever you do, Captain Carmo Rodrigues and his skilled first mate will work hard to put you on the fish. They will set you up with the best equipment for your chosen species, including a selection of lures to tempt in even the fussiest fish.

All Lara Jade Sportfishing charters come with fishing licenses for everyone onboard, as well as snacks and drinks to keep your energy up throughout the day. And with grander Blue Marlin a possibility on every trip, you're going to need all the energy you can get!

Nautisantos - Actividades Desportivas, Lda
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Nautisantos - Actividades Desportivas, Lda
27 years of experience
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Half Day Trip - Trolling
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 9:30 AM
US $786
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip - Bottom fishing
Non-refundable
7 hour trip starts at 9:30 AM
US $1,123
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip - Combo
Non-refundable
7 hour trip starts at 9:30 AM
US $1,123
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full day trip - Trolling
Non-refundable
7 hour trip starts at 9:30 AM
US $1,123
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.4
23 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.0
Fishing Experience

Reviews (23)

  • Geoffrey Clarke
    Geoffrey Clarke
    Repeat angler
    gb
    Warwick, United Kingdom
    Member since 2022
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    My 1st Marlin

    Full day trip - Trolling on June 17, 2024 • 1 adult

    Caught my 1st Marlin today (700lbs) after many unsuccesfull attemps around the world. Friendly and helpful crew. Highly reccomended.

  • Geoffrey Clarke
    Geoffrey Clarke
    Repeat angler
    gb
    Warwick, United Kingdom
    Member since 2022
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day

    Full day trip - Trolling on July 6, 2022 • 1 adult

    The crew wre very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately the fish weren't playing ball this time, but the crew never gave up, trying different lures and areas. That's fishing.

  • Claire Wilson
    Claire Wilson
    Repeat angler
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Wilson fishing trip

    Full Day Trip - Combo on August 17, 2022 • 5 adults

    Our second trip with Lara Jade and another successful outing catching a 50kg tuna. Crew very friendly and couldn't do enough for us. Looking forward to next time.

  • Marc Stechmann
    Marc Stechmann
    de
    Germany
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing trip in July

    Full Day Trip - Combo on July 29, 2023 • 3 adults • 2 children
  • Richard Maltby
    Richard Maltby
    Repeat angler
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2019
    14 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    8 hour trolling

    Full day trip - Trolling on June 2, 2025 • 2 adults

    We excellent day

  • Colin Smith
    Colin Smith
    Repeat angler
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2018
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Third Time Lucky

    Full day trip - Trolling on October 3, 2023 • 1 adult

    Great experience catching a large Wahoo, the only disappointing part of the trip was, that after paying quite a lot for the boat by bank transfer, when I arrived at the kiosk, they wanted a furthe 30euros. This should not happen.

  • Cynthia Jennings
    Cynthia Jennings
    Repeat angler
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Fishing with Nautisantos

    Full Day Trip - Combo on August 29, 2025 • 3 adults
  • Lisa Aigen
    Lisa Aigen
    il
    Israel
    Member since 2024
    4.7
    Verified

    Great day no fish

    Full day trip - Trolling on July 18, 2024 • 2 adults

    The captain and mate were very friendly. They worked very hard to find the fish, but no luck

  • Mark Milner
    Mark Milner
    Repeat angler
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2018
    13 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    3 days fishing

    Full day trip - Trolling on July 28, 2021 • 2 adults

    Had 3 days fishing on the Lara Jade, the boat was exceptionally well maintained, the fishing equipment was 1st class Penn International 130's, the crew were great, and did everything they should, hooking a 600lb Marlin on the first day set the Bar high, but the following 2 days resulted in nil, overall the experience was good, shame the fish failed to show the last 2 days. I would definitely fish with these guys again

  • James Duncan
    James Duncan
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2020
    5 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    Excellent dinner

    Full Day Trip - Combo on October 20, 2023 • 1 adult

    Did half bottom fishing and half trolling. Unfortunately wrong time of year to catch Marlin. Did catch barracuda then caught 6-7 snapper which the mate fileted for dinner

Rating

4.4
23 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.6
Captain & crew
4.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (23)

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Marc Stechmann
Marc Stechmann
de
Germany
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing trip in July
Full Day Trip - Combo on July 29, 2023 • 1 adult • 2 children

Richard Maltby
Richard Maltby
Repeat angler
United Kingdom
Member since 2019
14 trips
5.0
Verified
8 hour trolling
Full day trip - Trolling on June 2, 2025 • 2 adults

We excellent day

Reported catch:
Wahoo
Geoff Clarke
Geoff Clarke
Repeat angler
gb
Warwick, United Kingdom
Member since 2022
6 trips
5.0
Verified
My 1st Marlin
Full day trip - Trolling on June 17, 2024 • 1 adult

Caught my 1st Marlin today (700lbs) after many unsuccesfull attemps around the world. Friendly and helpful crew. Highly reccomended.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Colin Smith
Colin Smith
Repeat angler
gb
United Kingdom
Member since 2018
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Third Time Lucky
Full day trip - Trolling on October 3, 2023 • 1 adult

Great experience catching a large Wahoo, the only disappointing part of the trip was, that after paying quite a lot for the boat by bank transfer, when I arrived at the kiosk, they wanted a furthe 30euros. This should not happen.

Nautisantos - Actividades Desportivas, Lda
Response from Charter operator

Good morning. Thank you for your good review. It was a pleasure having you on board once again. As previouly explained the balance to pay was 800€. The wire transfer received was 770€, that makes a 30€ diference. Best regards.

Cynthia Jennings
Cynthia Jennings
Repeat angler
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Fishing with Nautisantos
Full Day Trip - Combo on August 29, 2025 • 3 adults

FAQs about Lara Jade Sportfishing

Lara Jade Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • €700 per group - Half Day Trip - Trolling (4 hours)
  • €1,000 per group - Full Day Trip - Bottom fishing (7 hours)
  • €1,000 per group - Full Day Trip - Combo (7 hours)
  • €1,000 per group - Full day trip - Trolling (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Lara Jade Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Radio
Trips booked with Lara Jade Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Lara Jade Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Lara Jade Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Lara Jade Sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dentex
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Dusky)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Spearfish (Longbill)
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Nautisantos - Actividades Desportivas, Lda
ID & license verified
27 Customer reviews
Typical response within 24 hours
Member since November 2014
Captain Santos is a Billfish fanatic who loves nothing more than a day of big game action on the high seas. He's a strong supporter of safe tagging and release of Billfish to let future anglers enjoy the sport and learn more about these beautiful creatures. Let him show you just how good the fishing in Madeira truly is!
Nautisantos - Actividades Desportivas, Lda
Nautisantos - Actividades Desportivas, Lda
Fully verified
27
reviews
2014
member since
~24h
response
Captain Santos is a Billfish fanatic who loves nothing more than a day of big game action on the high seas. He's a strong supporter of safe tagging and release of Billfish to let future anglers enjoy the sport and learn more about these beautiful creatures. Let him show you just how good the fishing in Madeira truly is!

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Dentex
Dentex
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dusky Grouper
Dusky Grouper
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Longbill Spearfish
Longbill Spearfish
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Dentex
Dentex
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dusky Grouper
Dusky Grouper
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin

Real catches by this captain

  • My 1st Marlin
    Geoffrey C.
    Geoffrey C.
  • Wilson fishing trip
    Claire W.
    Claire W.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
33 ft
Year built
1992
Boat manufacturer
Cygnus Cy-Fish
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 380HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Radio
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Snacks
Drinks
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard

What’s biting in Funchal right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
Tuna (Albacore)Tuna (Albacore)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
WahooWahoo

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