Mahi Sportfishing Puglia 

5.0
(27 reviews)
 Porto di Villanova, Villanova, 72017, Italy–

Mahi Sportfishing Puglia 

Villanova, Italy
–
23 ft
10
5.0
(27 reviews)

Mahi Sportfishing offers you a remarkable day on the water. Whether you want to have an aperitif on the sea or an adrenaline-pumping fishing trip: They are the ones for you!

The Captain is Fernando Rosiello, a very experienced fisherman who was trained by the best IGFA captains from all over the world. He has seen it all: Blue Marlins, giant Tunas, and even bigger Sharks. He also won first place at the Martinique Blue Marlin Sportfishing Competition in 2012! The whole crew speaks Italian, English, and Spanish.

They run trips year round but the best season is during summer. This is when Mahi Mahi and Tuna swim in from the ocean to breed, so it's the best period to target them, as they're very hungry and often swim only a few miles offshore. It's pretty common to catch up to 30 or 40 fish per day during July and August.

In terms of sportfishing, the Adriatic Sea has always been kind to the fishermen, so you're very unlikely to return home without any catch. The captain usually goes anywhere from 2–35 miles offshore. The most common techniques are trolling and jigging (slow-pitch) but he's well-versed in other techniques as well.

The captain will provide gear and he invested a lot of funds in making sure it's all top notch equipment. The boat includes a minibar, local snacks, sandwiches (included in price), and the captain will even take care of the fishing licenses. Fish cleaning is also included. Tips are not included in the price!

Mahi Sportfishing can arrange lots of different experiences! They can take you snorkeling, show you all the wonders of the Apulian coastal area while you enjoy a glass of wine, and give you the best rod-bending action! Simply make sure to book a trip long enough to fit all of these exciting activities!

Mahi Sportfishing offers you a remarkable day on the water. Whether you want to have an aperitif on the sea or an adrenaline-pumping fishing trip: They are the ones for you!

The Captain is Fernando Rosiello, a very experienced fisherman who was trained by the best IGFA captains from all over the world. He has seen it all: Blue Marlins, giant Tunas, and even bigger Sharks. He also won first place at the Martinique Blue Marlin Sportfishing Competition in 2012! The whole crew speaks Italian, English, and Spanish.

They run trips year round but the best season is during summer. This is when Mahi Mahi and Tuna swim in from the ocean to breed, so it's the best period to target them, as they're very hungry and often swim only a few miles offshore. It's pretty common to catch up to 30 or 40 fish per day during July and August.

In terms of sportfishing, the Adriatic Sea has always been kind to the fishermen, so you're very unlikely to return home without any catch. The captain usually goes anywhere from 2–35 miles offshore. The most common techniques are trolling and jigging (slow-pitch) but he's well-versed in other techniques as well.

The captain will provide gear and he invested a lot of funds in making sure it's all top notch equipment. The boat includes a minibar, local snacks, sandwiches (included in price), and the captain will even take care of the fishing licenses. Fish cleaning is also included. Tips are not included in the price!

Mahi Sportfishing can arrange lots of different experiences! They can take you snorkeling, show you all the wonders of the Apulian coastal area while you enjoy a glass of wine, and give you the best rod-bending action! Simply make sure to book a trip long enough to fit all of these exciting activities!

Mahi Sportfishing Puglia
Charter Operator
Mahi Sportfishing Puglia
8 years of experience

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1 Hour Horse Ride on the Hills
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
1 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $190
Entire boat: 2 people
2 Hours Horse Ride on the Hills
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $335
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Horse Ride on the Hills
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $671
Entire boat: 2 people
Onboard Aperitif Half Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,118
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Snorkeling Trip - Half Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,118
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Half Day Octopus Fishing Experience
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,229
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Half Day Trip - Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Amberjack
Seabass (European)
Dentex
Shark (Blue)
+5
US $1,229
Entire boat: up to 10 people
"Egnazia from the Sea"
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,285
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Traditional Fishing Experience
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
US $1,285
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Adriatic Sea Experience - Half Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,397
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Onboard Aperitif Full Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,509
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Half Day Trip - Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Swordfish
Tuna (Bluefin)
+8
US $1,509
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Snorkeling Trip - Full Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,676
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Full Day Octopus Fishing Experience
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
US $1,676
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Full Day Trip - Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Amberjack
Seabass (European)
Dentex
Shark (Blue)
+5
US $1,676
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Adriatic Sea Experience - Full Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,844
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Half Day Bluefin Tuna Experience
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Tuna (Bluefin)
US $2,123
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Full Day Trip - Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
+7
US $2,403
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Polignano from the Sea
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $2,459
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Full Day Bluefin Tuna Experience
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Tuna (Bluefin)
US $2,682
Entire boat: up to 10 people

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Rating

5.0
27 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

90%
Recommended

Reviews (27)

  • Sonja Beti
    Sonja Beti
    ch
    Switzerland
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    Aperitif and Deep Sea Fishing on July 17, 2019 • 4 adults

    It was a real nice fishing Trip with my parents and my 13 years old son. An unforgettable experience! Thank you! We caught many different fishes.

  • Paolo Urciuolo
    Paolo Urciuolo
    Member since 2020
    5.0

    Una meravigliosa avventura con capitan Fernando Rosiello

    8 Hour Trip–Bluefin Tuna Experience on December 3, 2019

    Nonostante mi piacesse pescare non ero mai riuscito a dedicare una giornata dedicata alla pesca al tonno Un'esperienza assolutamente da ripetere... Mi trovavo in puglia per un weekend e ho prenotato al volo una battuta di pesca con mahi sportfishing Puglia. Siamo partiti dal porto di Villanova con una coppia di Ragazzi simpaticissimi e molto PROFESSIONALI! Il capitano poi... giovane ma molto esperto con la passione della pesca nel sangue Non credevo ai miei occhi quando dopo aver raggiunto il punto conosciuto dal capitano, ho cominciato a sentire la canna vibrare e poi tirare in modo così deciso e potente che avevo quasi paura... Ebbene sì c'era un tonno e poi un altro e poi un altro ancora ... soddisfazione divertimento accompagnati dalla mia musica preferita è cio che mi resta di una meravigliosa avventura Assolutamente da ripetere👍

  • Fabrizio Arcoria
    Fabrizio Arcoria
    Member since 2020
    5.0

    Wonderfulll

    Full Day Adriatic Sea Experience on April 30, 2020

    Wonderfull experience!! Esperienza superlativa con il nostro capitano Fernando! Abbiamo passato una giornata all insegna del divertimento, pescando tantissimi pesci, di svariati tipi e in svariati modi, nel mare Pugliese. Consiglio vivamente a tutti questa fantastica esperienza! Chi non è appassionato di pesca lo diventerà, ve lo assicuro

  • John Goodman
    John Goodman
    Member since 2019
    5.0

    Great trolling day!

    4 Hr – Speed Trolling/Spinning on April 3, 2019

    We were 3 clients (me, my girlfirend and my son) and we chose fast trolling for 4 hours. We caught several bonitos and false albacores and even a big mahi mahi. We had a great time! The crew on bord is very friendly and very experienced. Probably the best charter we have ever booked in our entire life! Good job, guys! See You next year!

  • Nadia Russo
    Nadia Russo
    Member since 2020
    5.0

    Esperienza indimenticabile

    On board aperitif-Afternoon on February 20, 2020

    Abbiamo prenotato un aperitivo al tramonto. Spettacolare! Abbiamo degustato ottimi prodotti locali e abbiamo anche avvistato dei delfini. Super!!!

  • Gilda Covuccia
    Gilda Covuccia
    Member since 2020
    5.0

    Esperienza fantastica!

    4 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 14, 2019

    Un'esperienza davvero unica. Tutta l'escursione è stata spettacolare in un mare meraviglioso. Il capitano ha messo a nostra disposizione la sua impeccabile preparazione rendendo ancora più particolare la giornata. Abbiamo pescato, riso e scherzato. E' un'avventura da rifare e la consiglio vivamente. Eccellente

  • Matteo Cimmino
    Matteo Cimmino
    Member since 2020
    5.0

    Esperienza Unica

    on September 24, 2019

    Ho prenotato un'uscita in barca alla ricerca del tonno rosso. Il grande Capitan Fernando mi ha fatto proprio divertire! Ne abbiamo presi tantissimi, ovviamente prontamente rilasciati! Raccomando vivamente!

  • Annamaria Gargiulo
    Annamaria Gargiulo
    Member since 2020
    5.0

    Con loro è facile

    8 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 16, 2019

    Sono andata con mio marito appassionato di pesca, alla fine sono riuscita anche a divertirmi e capire il perché mio marito fosse così appassionato a questa attivita. Non vedo l'ora di tornarci.

  • Silvano De Simone
    Silvano De Simone
    Member since 2020
    5.0

    Battuta di pesca

    Full Day Adriatic Sea Experience on August 20, 2019

    Gran bella esperienza, ne vale la pena di passare una giornata in compagnia del Capitan Rosiello, sempre gentile e disponibile, consiglio vivamente per un’esperienza di pesca a 360 gradi.

  • Renato Palmieri
    Renato Palmieri
    Member since 2020
    5.0

    Grande pescata a Ostuni!

    8 Hour Trip – Inshore on August 4, 2019

    Siamo stati a pesca con Mahi Sportfishing Puglia! Una esperienza meravigliosa a contatto con la natura! Abbiamo preso una marea di lampughe e tonni grandi. Grandissimo Charter!

FAQs about Mahi Sportfishing Puglia

Mahi Sportfishing Puglia offers the following trips to customers:
  • €85 per person - 1 Hour Horse Ride on the Hills (1 hour)
  • €150 per person - 2 Hours Horse Ride on the Hills (2 hours)
  • €300 per person - Half Day Horse Ride on the Hills (4 hours)
  • €1,000 per group - Onboard Aperitif Half Day (3 hours)
  • €1,000 per group - Snorkeling Trip - Half Day (3 hours)
  • €1,100 per group - Half Day Octopus Fishing Experience (4 hours)
  • €1,100 per group - Half Day Trip - Inshore (4 hours)
  • €1,150 per group - "Egnazia from the Sea" (3 hours)
  • €1,150 per group - Traditional Fishing Experience (3 hours)
  • €1,250 per group - Adriatic Sea Experience - Half Day (4 hours)
  • €1,350 per group - Half Day Trip - Offshore (4 hours)
  • €1,350 per group - Onboard Aperitif Full Day (6 hours)
  • €1,500 per group - Full Day Octopus Fishing Experience (7 hours)
  • €1,500 per group - Full Day Trip - Inshore (7 hours)
  • €1,500 per group - Snorkeling Trip - Full Day (7 hours)
  • €1,650 per group - Adriatic Sea Experience - Full Day (7 hours)
  • €1,900 per group - Half Day Bluefin Tuna Experience (4 hours)
  • €2,150 per group - Full Day Trip - Offshore (7 hours)
  • €2,200 per group - Polignano from the Sea (7 hours)
  • €2,400 per group - Full Day Bluefin Tuna Experience (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Mahi Sportfishing Puglia, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment Available upon request
  • Live bait well
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Mahi Sportfishing Puglia include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano and Daiwa)
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First mate (Tips are appreciated)
  • Fishing license
  • Lunch
Mahi Sportfishing Puglia offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Mahi Sportfishing Puglia offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Handline
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Mahi Sportfishing Puglia include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (European)
  • Bonito
  • Dentex
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • John Dory
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Spearfish (Mediterranean)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your operator

Mahi Sportfishing Puglia
Mahi Sportfishing Puglia
Villanova, Italy
10 Fishing Reports
30 Customer reviews
Typical response within 21 hours
Member since May 2019
I started fishing at the age of 2 with my father. Then, the passion started to grow very fast and I traveled all over the world to learn from the best IGFA captains. My favorite technique is high speed trolling. It is fast and very profitable in terms of catches. A lot of adrenaline!
Our Team
Adriano A.
Adriano A.
Captain
Mahi Sportfishing Puglia
Mahi Sportfishing Puglia
10
reports
30
reviews
2019
member since
~22h
response
I started fishing at the age of 2 with my father. Then, the passion started to grow very fast and I traveled all over the world to learn from the best IGFA captains. My favorite technique is high speed trolling. It is fast and very profitable in terms of catches. A lot of adrenaline!
The crew
Adriano A.
Adriano A.
Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
European Barracuda
European Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
Dentex
Dentex
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
John Dory
John Dory
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Blue Shark
Blue Shark
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Mediterranean Spearfish
Mediterranean Spearfish
Swordfish
Swordfish
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Amberjack
Amberjack
European Barracuda
European Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
Dentex
Dentex
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Real catches by this captain

  • An angler in a 'Fly Fish' cap is actively reeling in a catch while fishing in deep blue waters.
    We went out trolling and saw some massive bluefin tuna and false albacore schools. The ratio was 1 cast:1 big fish. These fishes are giant! Now that the water is starting the get hotter, we'll see lots of schools!
  • Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Spanish Mackerel while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    We went trolling inshore for few hours and we caught lots of decent size bonitos and false albacores. This is the best season to catch them! They get up to 20 kg!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Bluefin Tuna while fishing offshore, showcasing the thrill of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Bluefin Tuna
    We went out fishing for big Bluefin Tunas! We use dead sardines as bait. They are here all the year, but Summer is the best period to catch them! Their average size is between 60 - 120 Lb. Book now!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi while fishing offshore, showcasing the vibrant colors of the catch against a clear blue ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Big Mahi Mahi are coming into the Mediterranean Sea right now! We catch them trolling offshore with big konas and minnows! This is the right period to catch some big mahi mahi!
  • An adult angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Common Pandora
    We went out of the port of Villanova at 16:00, we started fishing using sardines and shrimps as bait. Lots of different fishes and great biodiversity. We offered the clients our soft drinks, a bio Apulian Amaluna prosecco and some local bio snack! Most of the fishes caught were released. Awesome day!
  • Young angler holding a fishing rod aboard a boat on open water, with a scenic coastline and sunlit sea in the background.
    Fish 1
    Javelin Grunter
    Sonja B.
    Sonja B.
    It was a real nice fishing Trip with my parents and my 13 years old son. An unforgettable experience! Thank you! We caught many different fishes.
  • Close-up of a freshly caught tuna-style fish lying on the boat deck or seating area, showing its metallic blue coloring and streamlined body.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    We went out fast trolling 9-15 and we caught 8 false albacores, 2 bluefin tunas, 1 bonito and 2 mahi mahi! Awesome day full of strikes! Happy clients, happy crew!
  • Angler displaying a large Barracuda while fishing offshore, showcasing the thrill of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    We went trolling with live bait (mackerel) and we caught 3 decent size bluefish and a nice barracuda! Nice day!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
10 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
1997
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Mako
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Evinrude
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
52 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Available upon request
Live bait well
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Wireless trolling motor
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano and Daiwa
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First mate
Tips are appreciated
Fishing license
Lunch

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
All ages welcome
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
 American Express
 PayPal
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 1.5% charge will apply.

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