Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing 

4.6/5 (144 reviews)
 Puerto de Los Cristianos, Los Cristianos, CN 38650, Spain

Based out of Los Cristianos, Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing is your ticket to a memorable time on the sea.

Capt. Juan Dámaso is here to get you on the fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, and drift fishing, depending on what you’re going after. As part of their 3 to 8-hour trips, you can target species like Amberjack, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Marlin, and Barracuda, depending on the current season and weather conditions.

You’ll be fishing from a 44’ Striker boat with enough room for up to 8 anglers at any single time. It also includes a toilet and a fighting chair. The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you’ll need for a productive day on the water.

As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don’t have to worry about it. The catch you keep will be shared with the crew following the trip. Please get in touch with the captain if you have any questions.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you’re free to make it a family adventure. There will be a first mate on board to help you with anything you need. Tips for good service are always appreciated.

The boat will be supplied with drinks, and lunch for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing.

Juan Damaso

Captain

Juan Damaso

31 years of experience
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Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Fighting Chair
 Food (Lunch)

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour – Shared Boat FISHING

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FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
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US $197 
Shared tour: for 2 people
4 Hour– Shared Boat FISHING (PM)

 In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $197 
Shared tour: for 2 people
7 Hour – Shared Boat FISHING
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
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US $325 
Shared tour: for 2 people
3 Hour– Private Charter FISHING
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
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US $522 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
3 Hours. Private Chart. FISHING(PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $522 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
4 Hour– Private Chart. FISHING (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $783 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
4 Hour– Private Chart. FISHING (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $783 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
7 Hour– Private Charter FISHING
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $1,217 
Entire boat: up to 8 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.6/5
out of 5 stars from 144 reviews
Boat
4.6/5
Crew
4.6/5
Experience
4.4/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (115)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

85%

Appropriate for children

80%

Friendly captain

95%

Satisfied with the boat

94%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

72%

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Review summary
These summary reviews were generated by AI based on recent reviews
Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing stands out for its expert crew who consistently help guests land trophy fish, while providing a personalized experience with amenities like onboard meals and wildlife spotting.
While the charter prioritizes authentic fishing experiences, catch rates can vary and some fishing segments may be shorter than expected.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • The crew demonstrates advanced fish-finding skills, enabling guests to fight and land large species such as wahoo and monster tuna, with battles lasting up to 1.5 hours.
  • Private charters for families or small groups include personalized instruction and hands-on guidance, making even first-time anglers comfortable and successful.
  • Onboard amenities feature prepared food, a selection of drinks, and bonus wildlife encounters like dolphins and flying fish, enhancing the overall trip experience.
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Ludwig P.
Ludwig P.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishingtour

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3 Hours. Private Chart. FISHING(PM) on October 30, 2024

We Where 7 people on the boat and everyone got at least one fish. Mostly barracudas, which was the most fun fish to catch. We contacted the captain days before the fishing trip, and he answered all our questions. We also asked captain to modify our fishing trip the way we wanted. 1h trolling and 2h fishing with shrimp and live bait. We caught 10 barracudas and 3 pufferfish. I highly recommend this fishing trip. If you want to catch big fish, focus on trolling. But if you’re like us and just want to catch a fish, focus on fishing with bait. The barracudas fights where really fun to handle.

We Where 7 people on the boat and everyone got at least one fish. Mostly barracudas, which was the most fun fish to catch. We contacted the captain days before the fishing trip, and he answered all our questions. We also asked captain to modify our fishing trip the way we wanted. 1h trolling and 2h fishing with shrimp and live bait. We caught 10 barracudas and 3 pufferfish. I highly recommend this fishing trip. If you want to catch big fish, focus on trolling. But if you’re like us and just...  

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 Ludwig P. recommends Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing
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Chris C.
Chris C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic Charter Trip

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7 Hour – Shared Boat FISHING on August 6, 2024

What can I say? What an amazing trip!! The Captain and Crew were nothing but perfect. So friendly and helpful and they work so hard to put you on the fish, on this occasion it was not my turn but that's why it's calling fishing and not catching. Nice to see the other guys catch. Plenty of refreshments on board and OMG the freshly cooked Bonito served with bread, AMAZING. I recommend this trip 100%, get booking, you won't be disappointed. 5 Stars from me!!🎣🐟

What can I say? What an amazing trip!! The Captain and Crew were nothing but perfect. So friendly and helpful and they work so hard to put you on the fish, on this occasion it was not my turn but that's why it's calling fishing and not catching. Nice to see the other guys catch. Plenty of refreshments on board and OMG the freshly cooked Bonito served with bread, AMAZING. I recommend this trip 100%, get booking, you won't be disappointed. 5 Stars from me!!🎣🐟  

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 Chris C. recommends Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing
2 persons find this review helpful
Juan Damaso
Juan Damaso (The Captain)
Replied on August 6, 2024
Thank you Chris, really thank you We are happy now 🙏🏻

Daniel E.
Daniel E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Yate sofia

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4 Hour – Shared Boat FISHING on April 16, 2025

Absolutely amazing crew, so friendly and helpful and went above and beyond to try and find the fish.three anglers caught tuna but wasn’t my day for it. It’s called fishing and not catching for a reason. Would highly recommend and will be booking again on my return to Tenerife 100/10 !

Absolutely amazing crew, so friendly and helpful and went above and beyond to try and find the fish.three anglers caught tuna but wasn’t my day for it. It’s called fishing and not catching for a reason. Would highly recommend and will be booking again on my return to Tenerife 100/10 !  

 Daniel E. recommends Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing
Juan Damaso
Juan Damaso (The Captain)
Replied on April 17, 2025
Thank You so much See you again🙏🏻

Mathew S.
Mathew S.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Great day, no fish

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4 Hour– Shared Boat FISHING (PM) on July 18, 2025

Had a great day out on Sofia. Well kitted out boat but unfortunately fish were not biting. I was the only lucky one to catch a good sized trigger fish but that was it for the day. It is called fishing and not catching!!

Had a great day out on Sofia. Well kitted out boat but unfortunately fish were not biting. I was the only lucky one to catch a good sized trigger fish but that was it for the day. It is called fishing and not catching!!  

 Mathew S. recommends Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing
1 person finds this review helpful

Michal J.
Michal J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

A-ok

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4 Hour – Shared Boat FISHING on July 5, 2025

The crew was awsome. Very nice and friendly. We caught 5 tunas in the same moment. It was crazy experience.

The crew was awsome. Very nice and friendly. We caught 5 tunas in the same moment. It was crazy experience.  

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FAQs about Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing

What are the trip rates for Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing?

Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing offers the following trips to customers:

  • €85 per person - 4 Hour – Shared Boat FISHING (4 hours)
  • €85 per person - 4 Hour– Shared Boat FISHING (PM) (4 hours)
  • €140 per person - 7 Hour – Shared Boat FISHING (7 hours)
  • €450 per group - 3 Hour– Private Charter FISHING (3 hours)
  • €450 per group - 3 Hours. Private Chart. FISHING(PM) (3 hours)
  • €675 per group - 4 Hour– Private Chart. FISHING (AM) (4 hours)
  • €675 per group - 4 Hour– Private Chart. FISHING (PM) (4 hours)
  • €1,050 per group - 7 Hour– Private Charter FISHING (7 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing?

When you book a trip with Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Our boat, an STRIKER Sport Fisherman, is full cabin and close wc.
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS Plus the Raymarine Autopilot
  • Fishfinder Raymarine C120
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
What's included in the trip price with Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing?

Trips booked with Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Depending on the season and type of fish)
  • Lures (Williamson, Black Bart, Mold Craft, and more)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (When you take the smaller catch, we can clean it)
  • Drinks (Always on board. Mineral water, soft drinks (cola, lemon, orange) and some beers.)
  • First Mate (That is up to customer. Not minimum tip. Thank you for in case)
  • Fishing License (Special license to go up to 25 miles offshore)
  • Lunch (Sandwiches and fruit)
What types of fishing does Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing offer?

Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing offers the following type of fishing:

  • Offshore Fishing (In our area, drop shelf 1000 meters line it’s about 2 or 3 miles from coast. So many time not necessary to sail long time out.)
What fishing techniques does Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing offer?

Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift Fishing (When in season (October–November))
Which fish species can I catch with Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing?

Top targeted fish species with Yate Sofia Big Game Fishing include:

  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Juan Damaso

Los Cristianos, Canary Islands, Spain

ID & license verified
144 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2022

My father used to take me fishing in his old little boat called "Angelita." Many times he reminds me of the day I caught my first fish at the age of 4 and with his help, a "Pallete" (Seabream) weighing about 400 grams. Today, at 51 years old, I still go fishing in the same waters where I first learned how to cast a line, the waters I've known all my life.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
44 ft
Year built
1972
Restored in
2010
Boat manufacturer
Striker
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
IVECO NEF N60.
Powered by
2 x 370HP
Max cruising speed
23 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing

In our area, drop shelf 1000 meters line it’s about 2 or 3 miles from coast. So many time not necessary to sail long time out.

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Drift Fishing

When in season (October–November)

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Our boat, an STRIKER Sport Fisherman, is full cabin and close wc.

Fighting Chair

GPS

Plus the Raymarine Autopilot

Fishfinder

Raymarine C120

Flybridge

Live Bait Well

Refrigerator

Outriggers

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Depending on the season and type of fish

Lures

Williamson, Black Bart, Mold Craft, and more

Catch cleaning & filleting

When you take the smaller catch, we can clean it

Drinks

Always on board. Mineral water, soft drinks (cola, lemon, orange) and some beers.

First Mate

That is up to customer. Not minimum tip. Thank you for in case

Fishing License

Special license to go up to 25 miles offshore

Lunch

Sandwiches and fruit

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.

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

There's no age problem. Many children are great fishing enthusiasts.

You Keep Catch

Smaller catches, depending on species

Crew Keeps Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

Disabled Accessible

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

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