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Katjoa Extreme Fishing 

4.9
(66 reviews)
 Edifício Ginásio Clube Naval - Piso 0, Doca de Recreio de Faro, 8000-541 Faro, Faro, FA 8000-541, Portugal–
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Katjoa Extreme Fishing 

Faro, FA, Portugal
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35 ft
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4.9
(66 reviews)
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Eat, sleep, and breathe fishing? So does Katjoa Extreme Fishing! Only in it for the ocean view, tan lines, and sweet pics? That's cool too. Whatever your reason, this crew will make your fish wishes come true.

Captain Pedro Casanova knows absolutely all the fishing spots in Algarve. He has won many accolades during his long career and is one of the initial founders of the Big game club of Portugal. He was selected as an International Representative for Bisbee's Fishing Tournaments. EFSA ex colaborator, and competed by FIPS.

Choose a half or full day of fishing fun aboard Capt. Pedro's 35' Luhrs boat, capable of accommodating up to 5 guests. She's fast, stable and solid, built for serious anglers. She's comfortable for long, offshore trips and as she features a private toilet, air-conditioned cabin, a flybridge, and a fighting chair. Combine this amazing tournament sportfisher with your fishing ambition and see what can happen!

Katjoa Extreme Fishing is all about catching the fastest species out there. Whether you want to target different types of Tuna, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Capt. Pedro has all the tackle you need to reel them in. Just choose what you want to catch and Capt. Pedro will do his best to make it happen.

All trips are private, meaning your group will have the boat to yourselves. The fishing equipment, fishing licenses, drinks and snack is provided and included in the price.

This winter 2026, we made 2 major upgrades, in our boat; now we have a new omni sonar, and a new electric iron Min Kota; both to help us to improve fishing.
Numbers from the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament indicate that boats using omni sonar can experience catch rates 60% to 84% higher than those without this powerful technology.
No one would argue with the premise that omnidirectional sonar is a great fish-catching tool.

Get on the water with Katjoa Extreme Fishing.

Eat, sleep, and breathe fishing? So does Katjoa Extreme Fishing! Only in it for the ocean view, tan lines, and sweet pics? That's cool too. Whatever your reason, this crew will make your fish wishes come true.

Captain Pedro Casanova knows absolutely all the fishing spots in Algarve. He has won many accolades during his long career and is one of the initial founders of the Big game club of Portugal. He was selected as an International Representative for Bisbee's Fishing Tournaments. EFSA ex colaborator, and competed by FIPS.

Choose a half or full day of fishing fun aboard Capt. Pedro's 35' Luhrs boat, capable of accommodating up to 5 guests. She's fast, stable and solid, built for serious anglers. She's comfortable for long, offshore trips and as she features a private toilet, air-conditioned cabin, a flybridge, and a fighting chair. Combine this amazing tournament sportfisher with your fishing ambition and see what can happen!

Katjoa Extreme Fishing is all about catching the fastest species out there. Whether you want to target different types of Tuna, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Capt. Pedro has all the tackle you need to reel them in. Just choose what you want to catch and Capt. Pedro will do his best to make it happen.

All trips are private, meaning your group will have the boat to yourselves. The fishing equipment, fishing licenses, drinks and snack is provided and included in the price.

This winter 2026, we made 2 major upgrades, in our boat; now we have a new omni sonar, and a new electric iron Min Kota; both to help us to improve fishing.
Numbers from the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament indicate that boats using omni sonar can experience catch rates 60% to 84% higher than those without this powerful technology.
No one would argue with the premise that omnidirectional sonar is a great fish-catching tool.

Get on the water with Katjoa Extreme Fishing.

Pedro Casanova
Captain
Pedro Casanova
27 years of experience
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Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Drinks
Toilet
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Drinks
Toilet

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Reef Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seabream (Gilt-head)
Dentex
Triggerfish (Gray)
Rockfish
+5
US $1,010
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Marlins/bonitos/skipjacks/mahi mahi
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Nov 15
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Tuna (Bluefin)
+3
US $1,122
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Bluefin/Shark BRUMEO Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jun 15
Tuna (Bluefin)
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blue)
Shark (Mako)
US $1,347
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip – Tuna
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 15 - Aug 5
Tuna (Bluefin)
US $1,459
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip–Marlin, Bonito, Mahi
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 20 - Nov 15
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Tuna (Skipjack)
+3
US $1,459
Entire boat: up to 5 people

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Rating

4.9
66 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (35)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
90%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
55%
Caught fish

All reviews (66)

Frequently mentioned
Showing 1 – 5 of 66 reviews
Vitor Rocha
Vitor Rocha
Repeat angler
pt
Portugal
Member since 2026
3 trips
5.0
Verified
The best!!!
Reef Fishing on July 9, 2026 • 2 adults

What an absolutely incredible experience! We had a perfect sunny day, and the fishing was simply unbelievable we were catching fish almost every minute! Our captain was outstanding, making sure everyone had an amazing time while sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day on the water. Highly recommended, we’ll definitely be back!

Pedro Casanova
Response from Captain

hi Vítor was a plaisir, having you all aboard. It was a fun day. hope to see you all again, In a near future...

Steffen Evert
Steffen Evert
de
Germany
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Schöner Trip, leider ohne Fisch
Full Day Trip–Marlin, Bonito, Mahi on October 19, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

Der Kapitän und die Crew waren sehr freundlich und stets bemüht. Leider hat Petrus uns keinen Fisch an die Angel gebracht – trotzdem ein angenehmer Tag auf dem Wasser!

Pedro Casanova
Response from Captain

Hi Steffen and Ralph ty for having you aboard with us, unfortunately, the 3 Strikes we had, didn't got fish... Hope to have you both, aboard with us, In a near future. all the best

Jim Czaban
Jim Czaban
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Pedro is a real Fisherman's Fisherman.
Full Day Trip–Marlin, Bonito, Mahi on September 24, 2026 • 2 adults

The expertise and hospitality were world class. Pedro has fished around the world and is an experienced billfish tournament pro. But he has none of the arrogance you often find among U.S. charter boat captains - he's a total gentleman who fishes for the love of it. Would absolutely book with him over and over again.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Pedro Casanova
Response from Captain

Hi Jim Was a plaisir, having you aboard, you too, loves fishing, ty for your awesome company, we made a team. Hope to see you again in a near future. All the best to you

Robert Mancini
Robert Mancini
Repeat angler
pt
Portugal
Member since 2026
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
October fishing trip
Full Day Trip–Marlin, Bonito, Mahi on October 14, 2026 • 2 adults

Pedro Casanova
Response from Captain

ty Robert was a plaisir having you aboard. we had a funny day. hope to see you again, In a near future ... all the best

Vitor Rocha
Vitor Rocha
Repeat angler
pt
Portugal
Member since 2026
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
5*
Full Day Trip–Marlin, Bonito, Mahi on October 8, 2026 • 2 adults

Pedro Casanova
Response from Captain

Hi Vítor ty for your review, was a plaisir having you all aboard. hope to see you again, In a near future. all the best Pedro

FAQs about Katjoa Extreme Fishing

Katjoa Extreme Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • €900 per group - Reef Fishing (7 hours)
  • €1,000 per group - Marlins/bonitos/skipjacks/mahi mahi (5 hours)
  • €1,200 per group - Bluefin/Shark BRUMEO Fishing Trip (7 hours)
  • €1,300 per group - Full Day Trip – Tuna (7 hours)
  • €1,300 per group - Full Day Trip–Marlin, Bonito, Mahi (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Katjoa Extreme Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Katjoa Extreme Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn Shimano and Avet)
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks (beer, water, fruit, and a snack )
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Katjoa Extreme Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
Katjoa Extreme Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Katjoa Extreme Fishing include:
  • Bonito
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)

Your captain

Pedro Casanova
Pedro Casanova
Faro, Faro District, Portugal
18 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
66 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2019
It is not the great days of fishing or tournament wins that make me love it so much, it's the small details of each day that remind me of how lucky I am. It can be the most action-filled day of White Marlin or Tuna fishing or the longest, roughest, and most uncomfortable crossing I've ever made, either way, it's my job. And I'm happy to do it. Of course, it's not all record-breaking days and tournament wins. There are certainly frustrating days but then I realize that I am doing something that I love. When we raise a double or a triple, I forget about looking up and get excited about fishing all over again.' Captain Pedro holds numerous tournament awards from All Millionaire Pacific Circuit Tournaments, the Los Cabos Billfish Tournament, and the South Africa WorldChampionship – to name a few. This winter 2026, we made 2 major upgrades, in our boat; now we have a new omni sonar, and a new electric iron Min Kota; both to help us to improve fishing. Numbers from the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament indicate that boats using omni sonar can experience catch rates 60% to 84% higher than those without this powerful technology. No one would argue with the premise that omnidirectional sonar is a great fish-catching tool.
Pedro Casanova
Pedro Casanova
Fully verified
18
reports
66
reviews
2019
member since
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response
It is not the great days of fishing or tournament wins that make me love it so much, it's the small details of each day that remind me of how lucky I am. It can be the most action-filled day of White Marlin or Tuna fishing or the longest, roughest, and most uncomfortable crossing I've ever made, either way, it's my job. And I'm happy to do it. Of course, it's not all record-breaking days and tournament wins. There are certainly frustrating days but then I realize that I am doing something that I love. When we raise a double or a triple, I forget about looking up and get excited about fishing all over again.' Captain Pedro holds numerous tournament awards from All Millionaire Pacific Circuit Tournaments, the Los Cabos Billfish Tournament, and the South Africa WorldChampionship – to name a few. This winter 2026, we made 2 major upgrades, in our boat; now we have a new omni sonar, and a new electric iron Min Kota; both to help us to improve fishing. Numbers from the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament indicate that boats using omni sonar can experience catch rates 60% to 84% higher than those without this powerful technology. No one would argue with the premise that omnidirectional sonar is a great fish-catching tool.

The fish you can target

Bonito
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Bonito
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna

Real catches by this captain

  • Open stern cockpit of a fishing boat with multiple trolling rods deployed over the wake on calm offshore waters.
    Steffen E.
    Steffen E.
    Der Kapitän und die Crew waren sehr freundlich und stets bemüht. Leider hat Petrus uns keinen Fisch an die Angel gebracht – trotzdem ein angenehmer Tag auf dem Wasser!
  • Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Robert M.
    Robert M.
    We caught loads of fish and had an amazing time. Thanks!
  • A variety of Mahi Mahi and a Tuna displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful offshore fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Vitor R.
    Vitor R.
  • Three anglers celebrating a successful catch of a large Swordfish aboard a fishing boat, showcasing teamwork and excitement on the open water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Marlin
    The Marlins, Skipjacks/Bonitos, and Mahi Mahi, still are here... While the sea water temperature keep this way.
  • A proud angler displaying a large triggerfish while fishing on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Gray Triggerfish
    Claus D.
    Claus D.
    if you have a chance to make the trip with that nice guys and our captain Pedro to it, it was 🤩
  • Aerial view of a recreational fishing boat surrounded by open blue water, with fishing rods extending from the vessel.
    Hi, we closed our season sooner; cause the water temperatures dropped so much, that actually, we don't have big game fish around... If perhaps temperatures come up again, we will open again...
  • A marlin is seen jumping out of the water during an exciting fishing trip on a sportfishing boat, showcasing the thrill of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Blue Marlin
    David W.
    David W.
    Great trip! Boat was exactly as advertised and it was a great experience. We had several hits and then finally landed a big tuna. Crew knows the water and the fish well, and we really enjoyed the trip!
  • A sleek sportfishing boat named 'Kaidgal' anchored in calm waters, showcasing its impressive design and fishing capabilities.
    Alex N.
    Alex N.
    Every part of this trip was a fantastic experience facilitated by Pedro and his mate Carlos; on my first time fishing for giant blue fin. They were both great hosts, sharing knowledge and stories and making extra effort to ensure my 7yr old son enjoyed the day, was kept safe and learnt the ways. We can’t wait to go again. Think we’ll try for the marlin and mahi mahi next time!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jimmy S.
    Jimmy S.
    Captain Pedro tried his best to put me on marlin but the fish were not eating that day. I did catch some mahi and Skip jacks but even that action was slow. The water temperature wasn't ideal and the solunar table was not good so it was just one of those days when the fish were not active. I'm confident that if they were eating we would have put them in the boat. This man knows his stuff and if I ever came back to Portugal I would definitely go out with him again. Top notch boat and top notch equipment too.
  • View from the helm of a fishing boat, showcasing the seating and fishing gear as the boat navigates through the water.
    Water Temperatures, are again better, after some winds from south, yesterday was 20,1 celsius, and today 21... so i hope fish aproach again our coast...

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
1997
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Luhrs Tournament
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yanmar
Powered by
2 x 315HP
Max cruising speed
23 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn Shimano and Avet
Live bait
Lures
Snacks
Drinks
beer, water, fruit, and a snack
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No min. age policy; life vests supplied
You keep catch
just in reef fishing, or smaller fun fish
Catch and release allowed
Catch and release mandatory

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Faro right now

BonitoBonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
Tuna (Albacore)Tuna (Albacore)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Skipjack)Tuna (Skipjack)

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