The Real Fishing Experience in Tenerife

One man, 25 years of experience and an unrivalled passion for fishing.

Captain Gavin is so in love with fishing and knows so much about Tenerife that he will transport you on a journey of knowledge, discovery and adventure.

His small yet nifty boat will get you to the best spots to learn the special techqniues needed for each type of sea condition.

Whether you are a total beginner that wants to have their first experience or an advanced fisher looking for their personal best - Gavin has you covered.

You’ll be fishing on a 25’ offshore sportfishing boat that accommodates up to 6 guests. This is one of the fastest boats in its class, reaching a speed of 22 knots per hour. The vessel is by no means a luxury yacht, it is modest and functional, this is about getting down to it and for that Gavin has all kinds of equipment for the most effective and fun fishing trip, such as a fighting chair, outriggers, downriggers, a live bait tank, and a wireless trolling engine.

If you want a real, hands-dirty, local and authentic no-frills fishing experience, then welcome aboard!

What sets our trip apart is Captain Gavin himself.

He lives, eats and breaths fishing.

There is not much he does not know about fishing in Tenerife and he is so passionate to share it with those who come aboard.
Whether you are a first timer or looking for your personal best, Gavin will do his best to assist you. His passion is palphable and he wants everyone else to fall in love with what he does too.

It all starts in the port of Puerto Colon, from the southwest tip of the island. You’ll head out offshore, where you’ll have the chance to target Marlin, Tuna, Barracuda, Amberjack, and many other species.

All fishing equipment and licenses are included in the price. The crew will also take care of your drinks and snacks, but feel free to bring your food. Make sure to have enough sun protection and bring a hat if you have one.

See you on board!

Depending on the fish you want to catch, the seas



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Special Evening Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    US $160
    Fishing at sunset
  • Shared trip
    4 Hour AM Fishing Shared Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $185
    Four hour Shared Trip with up to five other guests. Spend the morning making friends and taking advantage of the spectacular fishing that Tenerife has to offer with the best and most experienced Captain in Tenerife.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Bass (Australian)
    Australian Bass
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
    Bluenose Warehou
    Bluenose Warehou
    Bream (Black)
    Black Bream
    Bream (Common)
    Common Bream
    Cutthroat Trout
    Cutthroat Trout
  • Shared trip
    4 Hour PM Fishing Shared Trip
    Just booked! Last booked: 9 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:15 PM
    US $185
    Four hour Shared Trip with up to five other guests. Spend the afternoon making friends and taking advantage of the spectacular fishing that Tenerife has to offer with the best and most experienced Captain in Tenerife.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Gilt-head (Seabream)
    Gilt-head (Seabream)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Bohar Snapper
    Bohar Snapper
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
    Bluenose Warehou
    Bluenose Warehou
    Golden Dorado
    Golden Dorado
    Bream (Common)
    Common Bream
    Cutthroat Trout
    Cutthroat Trout
  • Private trip
    Private Charter Afternoon Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:15 PM
    US $554
    A private charter just for you and your group. This exclusive trip gives you the opportunity to have the boat and the captain to yourselves and decide exactly what kind of fishing technique you want to concentrate on, what you'd like to catch or just to enjoy a few hours being the captain of your own boat.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Bluenose Warehou
    Bluenose Warehou
    Leatherjacket
    Leatherjacket
    Bass (White)
    White Bass
    Bream (Common)
    Common Bream
  • Private trip
    Private Charter Morning Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $554
    A private charter just for you and your group. This exclusive trip gives you the opportunity to have the boat and the captain to yourselves and decide exactly what kind of fishing technique you want to concentrate on, what you'd like to catch or just to enjoy a few hours being the captain of your own boat.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Barramundi
    Barramundi
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Bluenose Warehou
    Bluenose Warehou
    Leatherjacket
    Leatherjacket
    Bass (White)
    White Bass
    Bream (Common)
    Common Bream
  • Private trip
    Full Day Private Charter
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    US $959
    If you're serious about your fishing game, then this trip is perfect for you. With the whole day ahead, you'll have plenty of time to target various offshore species, such as Marlin, Tuna, Amberjack, and many more.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Barramundi
    Barramundi
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Bluenose Warehou
    Bluenose Warehou
    Leatherjacket
    Leatherjacket
    Bass (White)
    White Bass
    Bream (Common)
    Common Bream
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FAQs about The Real Fishing Experience in Tenerife

The Real Fishing Experience in Tenerife offers the following trips to customers:
  • €75 per person - Special Evening Fishing (3 hours)
  • €87 per person - 4 Hour AM Fishing Shared Trip (4 hours)
  • €87 per person - 4 Hour PM Fishing Shared Trip (4 hours)
  • €520 per group - Private Charter Afternoon Trip (4 hours)
  • €520 per group - Private Charter Morning Trip (4 hours)
  • €900 per group - Full Day Private Charter (7 hours)

When you book a trip with The Real Fishing Experience in Tenerife, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair Ready at your peril
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers Just newly installed
  • Ice Box We are currently upgrading the boat again.

Trips booked with The Real Fishing Experience in Tenerife include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

The Real Fishing Experience in Tenerife offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing (Speciality fishing on request)
  • Flats Fishing

The Real Fishing Experience in Tenerife offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with The Real Fishing Experience in Tenerife include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bluefish
  • Bream (Common)
  • Flounder
  • Gilt-head (Seabream)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Meet the Captain

Gavin Truelove
Costa Adeje, Canary Islands, Spain
35 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2022
Fishing was Skipper Gavin's lifetime hobby that progressed to owning a fishing boat, then went professional since owning a 200 break HP outboard on his 22' fishing boat. He takes you after some of the biggest fish in the sea.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bluefish Bluefish
Bream (Common) Common Bream

Boat specs

Suzuki (Sportfishing) originally built in 2016, and restored in 2022. Powered by a 200HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Speciality fishing on request
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
Ready at your peril
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Snacks
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory

Payment

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.3 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.2 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (34)
April fishing trip
Fishing with Gavin
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Angler rating
20
5
5
1
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
76%
Friendly captain
90%
Recommend this charter
76%
Appropriate for children
55%
Satisfied with the boat
86%
Caught fish
64%
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Haraldur H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Gavin

VERIFIED   4 Hour AM Fishing Shared Trip on May 22, 2023
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Rod O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Number 1 captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour AM Fishing Shared Trip on January 9, 2024
Another great day, experience counts for everything and this captain has it, never gives up even in difficult situations and...
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Rod O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour AM Fishing Shared Trip on December 31, 2023
Although we caught very few fish because of conditions, what a great morning spent with a skipper full of knowledge and experience,...
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Ionut D. T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour PM Fishing Shared Trip on April 19, 2024
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Andrew P.
Adeje, Spain
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour private trip

VERIFIED   Special 4 hour trip for Andrew Przybyl on June 12, 2023
Had an enjoyable time with Gavin we did some drifting ,trolling ,deep dropping using a state of the art electric reel and due...
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