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
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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 $194
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 $343
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 $685
Entire boat: 2 people
Onboard Aperitif Half Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,142
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Snorkeling Trip - Half Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,142
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 $1,256
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
Grouper (Black)
+5
US $1,256
Entire boat: up to 10 people
"Egnazia from the Sea"
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,313
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Traditional Fishing Experience
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
US $1,313
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 $1,427
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Onboard Aperitif Full Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,541
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 $1,541
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Snorkeling Trip - Full Day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $1,713
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 $1,713
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
Grouper (Black)
+5
US $1,713
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 $1,884
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 $2,169
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 $2,455
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Polignano from the Sea
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $2,512
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 $2,740
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!

Rating

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

What anglers say

90%
Recommended

All reviews (27)

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Paolo Urciuolo
Paolo Urciuolo
Member since 2020
5.0
A wonderful adventure with Captain Fernando Rosiello
8 Hour Trip–Bluefin Tuna Experience on December 3, 2019

Even though I loved fishing, I had never managed to dedicate a full day to tuna fishing. An experience absolutely worth repeating... I was in Puglia for a weekend and booked a fishing trip on the fly with Mahi Sportfishing Puglia. We departed from the port of Villanova with a couple of guys who were super friendly and very PROFESSIONAL! The captain... young but very experienced with a passion for fishing in his blood. I couldn't believe my eyes when, after reaching the spot the captain knew, I started to feel the rod vibrating and then pulling so hard and powerfully that I was almost scared... And yes, there was a tuna and then another and then another one... satisfaction and fun accompanied by my favorite music is what remains of a wonderful adventure. Absolutely worth doing again👍

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Mahi Sportfishing Puglia
Response from Charter operator

Thank you so much for the review! We look forward to having you back on board!

Fabrizio Arcoria
Fabrizio Arcoria
Member since 2020
5.0
Wonderfulll
Full Day Adriatic Sea Experience on April 30, 2020

Wonderful experience!! Outstanding experience with our captain Fernando! We spent a day full of fun, catching loads of fish, of various types and using different methods, in the Apulian sea. I highly recommend this fantastic experience to everyone! Those who aren't passionate about fishing will become so, I assure you

Mahi Sportfishing Puglia
Response from Charter operator

Thank you very much for the wonderful review

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!

Reported catch:
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Bonito
Bluefin Tuna
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Mahi Sportfishing Puglia
Response from Charter operator

Thank You, John! See You soon on board with us!

Nadia Russo
Nadia Russo
Member since 2020
5.0
Unforgettable Experience
On board aperitif-Afternoon on February 20, 2020

We booked a sunset aperitif. Spectacular! We enjoyed excellent local products and we even spotted some dolphins. Awesome!!!

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Mahi Sportfishing Puglia
Response from Charter operator

Thank you so much for the review! We look forward to having you aboard again!

Gilda Covuccia
Gilda Covuccia
Member since 2020
5.0
Fantastic experience!
4 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 14, 2019

A truly unique experience. The entire trip was spectacular on a wonderful sea. The captain put his impeccable expertise at our disposal, making the day even more special. We fished, laughed, and joked around. It's an adventure worth repeating and I highly recommend it. Excellent

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Mahi Sportfishing Puglia
Response from Charter operator

Thank you very much for the wonderful review

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

What is the boat like?

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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.

More details

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.