Mandrake Fishing Charters
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Mandrake Fishing Charters

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4.7 / 5
(12 reviews)
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Mandrake is a big game fishing charter boat operated by Aquasares, with Captain Bruno Sares, and first mate Guilherme Mestre. Their goal is to make sure their clients/friends get the unique experience of fighting a big fish, either Giant Bluefin Tuna, Big Blue Marlin, or the elusive White Marlin.

The boat is a very well restored Lurs 35’ Tournament Flybridge, powered by twin 350HP Caterpillar engines, that cruise at 18kn and have a top velocity of 22kn. This sportfishing vessel has everything you need for a day on the water, and more. You’ll find a galley, a private bathroom, a bed, and a fighting chair. Enjoy a spacious deck for your fishing battles.

The trip will take you anywhere from 5 to 15 miles off the coast, where you can target Bluefin Tuna, White Marlin, and all game fish. Eventually, you can set your sights on Blue Marlin and go 45 miles out to Picos Herminios, a seamount offshore that is a "Pit Stop" for pelagic billfish, a total must when it comes to fishing grounds.

You’ll be provided with top-quality equipment from Shimano, Sunrise, Avet, Penn, Fronteira lures, Mustad, Eagle Claw, Iland lures, Squid nation teasers, and others. Your fishing licenses are also covered, as well as soft drinks and light lunch. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks and drinks and don’t forget your sun protection.

Mandrake Fishing Charters welcomes you aboard! Start your big game adventure here!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Drinks
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Fighting Chair
  • Food (Snacks & Lunch)

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Game Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 10 - Oct 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $942
    The fishing grounds are quite near shore, up to 15 miles out. Go light tackle trolling with small lures and fresh bait, for the game fish around, such as Skipjack, Mahi Mahi, Spearfish, and eventually White Marlin. Come and spend a fun day on the sea, with the possibility of bringing your dinner to a barbecue.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Spearfish (Shortbill)
    Shortbill Spearfish
    Spearfish (Longbill)
    Longbill Spearfish
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Bluefin Tuna
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 10 - Aug 15
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,108
    The fishing trip of a lifetime, fighting a giant Bluefin Tuna up to 800lbs, just 5 miles offshore. You will need to prepare yourself to see massive schools of big fish jumping all around you and getting double and triple hookups. What a day! Join with your friends and come have the fight of your life. And don't forget, the best memories are the ones done offshore.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – White Marlin
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 15 - Oct 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,219
    You'll head out up to 15 miles offshore, using light tackle for trolling with fresh bait. The main start of this trip is White Marlin! Spend the the day testing your Bait and switch skills against a bunch of Whites, sometimes releasing double digits. Blue Marlin can be found as well!
    Targeted fish
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Blue Marlin
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Oct 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,552
    A trip deep offshore, 20 to 40 miles out, trolling for Big Blue Marlin up to 1000 lbs. Come and spend the whole day testing your angling skills against some of the trophy fish found in the area. You'll be targeting Blue Marlin and White Marlin for some rod-bending action!
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Marlin (White)
    White Marlin
    Spearfish (Shortbill)
    Shortbill Spearfish
    Spearfish (Longbill)
    Longbill Spearfish
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
82%
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Mike G.
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5.0 / 5
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Amazing day with Mandrake charters!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Game Fishing on August 14, 2024
Had an awesome experience with Mandrake Charters yesterday . Started out with non-stop action on Mahi a few miles out and after...
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Benedek S.
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Mahi mahi and marlin fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip – Game Fishing on September 6, 2024
The crew was awesome and very helpful, i caught one of my dream fish (mahi mahi)! We couldnt catch any marlin what we...
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Ethan T.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Amazing team!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip – Game Fishing on August 26, 2024
The mandrake Captain and crew were amazing people and amazing fisherman. Their skill, their knowledge and their passion combined...
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Richard S.
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5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Experience!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – White Marlin on August 7, 2024
August White Marlin fishing was awesome!  My boys caught and released 2 large White Marlin and earlier caught 5 Dorado and...
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Amazing day at sea!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Game Fishing on August 10, 2024
Worthwhile joining this trip. Relaxed, learned a lot about fishing at sea. Catch a lot of fish like tuna, makreel, etc. During...
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FAQs about Mandrake Fishing Charters

Mandrake Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • €850 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Game Fishing (6 hours)
  • €1,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Bluefin Tuna (8 hours)
  • €1,100 per group - 8 Hour Trip – White Marlin (8 hours)
  • €1,400 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Blue Marlin (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Mandrake Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet WC with showers, toilets and think
  • Fighting Chair Gibi Tournament
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers Gibi 8m
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Mandrake Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano, Sunrise, Avet...)
  • Live Bait (Live bait os always better.. but dead bait is always fresh)
  • Lures
  • Snacks (Soft drink's and snacks are included...)
  • Drinks (Water, soft drinks or beer)
  • First Mate (Tip is customary 10%)
  • Fishing License (Portuguese Fishing licence)
  • Lunch (Ligth lunch)
Mandrake Fishing Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing (From 5 to 45 miles out (we go were the fish is))
Mandrake Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (For White Marlin and Game Fish)
  • Heavy Tackle (For Blue Marlin and Giant Bluefin)
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling (With Bait and teasers or Lures)
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Mandrake Fishing Charters include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Spearfish (Longbill)
  • Spearfish (Shortbill)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)

Meet the Captain

Mandrake Fishing
Tavira, Faro District, Portugal
11 Fishing Reports
12 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2022
Take a trip with the captain who specializes in big game fishing! He has been targeting these predators his whole life and can show you how to catch them.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Little Tunny (False Albacore) Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Marlin (White) White Marlin

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
2002
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Lurs
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpilar
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
From 5 to 45 miles out (we go were the fish is)

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
For White Marlin and Game Fish
Heavy Tackle
For Blue Marlin and Giant Bluefin
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
With Bait and teasers or Lures
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
WC with showers, toilets and think
Fighting Chair
Gibi Tournament
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Shimano, Sunrise, Avet...
Live Bait
Live bait os always better.. but dead bait is always fresh
Lures
Snacks
Soft drink's and snacks are included...
Drinks
Water, soft drinks or beer
First Mate
Tip is customary 10%
Fishing License
Portuguese Fishing licence
Lunch
Ligth lunch

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

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

Listing policies

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 from 6 to 90 are welcome a bord...
You Keep Catch
Little Tunny or Dourados
Crew Keeps Catch
Bluefin Tuna (accident death)
Catch and Release Allowed
for all species
Catch and Release Mandatory
For Billfish
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Payment

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

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Recent fishing reports

White marlin madness!!!!!!
White marlin madness!!!!!!
August 15, 2024
A day to remember.... 5 white marlin released out of 9 that we had bewind the teasers... Triple stike.... Quadrople stike.... Awesome fishing these days... Book now your day... It will be unforgetable...
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