Native Crew – Fishing & Tours

4.9/5 (113 reviews)

Marina do Funchal, Funchal, MA 9000-052, Portugal–

Native Crew – Fishing & Tours

4.9/5 (113)

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Marina do Funchal

Funchal, MA, Portugal

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Native Crew has a trip with your name on it along the stunning waters of Madeira Island.

These waters are known for Amberjack, Great Barracuda, Dentex, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Gray Triggerfish, Skipjack Tuna, and more – with any luck, you'll find out for yourself! For these species, you're likely to drift and bottom fish using light tackle.

Trips with Native Crew are open to the whole family, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board.

Your day begins aboard a 22' Starfisher saltwater fishing boat with room for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. There's a small toilet inside of the cabin for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer depending on the season.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. It's customary to tip the Mate to show your appreciation. There's no need to buy a fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Don't forget to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks provided on board.

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Rating summary

4.9/5

out of 5 stars from 113 reviews

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Boat

4.9/5

Crew

5.0/5

Experience

4.9/5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

81%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

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Les Jones

5.0

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Very nice day on Lake Madeira

4 Hour Trip –Bottom Fishing PM on July 20, 2025 • 2 adults

Water was so flat, you wouldn't know you were on the ocean. Went on an afternoon half-day bottom fishing trip on 20 June 2025. Weather was good. A bit overcast to start the day, which was perfect. Began with trolling west along the coast in hopes of getting a barracuda strike, or some other species. Had a few on the Lowrance, but couldn't entice them to bite. Made it to where we turned out to sea to hit our bottom-fishing target spots. Got a bite as we dropped the first bait in the water. Lost it on the way up. Hit a couple spots and got a few smaller Red Snapper in the cooler. Best fish of the day was a 3.7-kilo Red Snapper. Used some fresh squid for bait. Captain Pedro and First Mate John (sorry I can't spell it correctly, João?) were great. We learned a lot about fishing in this area, and also a lot of cultural/historical info about Madeira as we traveled along the coast. The fish weren't quite as interested in us as we were with them. Still, the crew did their best and we did manage to put a few in the cooler, including the afore mentioned Red Snapper. Had it been another day of the week, we'd have taken it to a local restaurant for dinner. Great day overall. Sure beat working. Would definitely fish with them again. Thanks, fellas!

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Peter Somogyvari

5.0

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Perfect Trip

4H Trip – Bottom Fishing Shared PM on November 14, 2025 • 2 adults

We had to pospone our trip thanks to storm Claudia, but we were in touch with Cpt. Pedro, and we could find a date, when the weather was really good. Everything was really good on this trip. We caught a Skipjack, an Amberjack, and Barracudas (two simultaniously :)). Cpt. Pedro knows his business and he was very eager to find fish. The gear is very good, the boat is super clean and tidy. Highly recomended!!!

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Response from Captain

November 18, 2025

Thank you, Peter. It was a pleasure meeting you and having you on board. Your passion for fishing and positive energy made the day even more special. I wish you all the best, and thank you again for the great vibe.

Aaron Colhoun

5.0

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Fantastic Day Out Fishing with Pedro & Dino

2.5 Hour Trip –Coastal Tour&Fishing on August 20, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

We had an amazing day out on the water with Pedro and Dino! Both of them were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience really enjoyable. They knew exactly where to take us and helped us land two beautiful snappers. The trip was relaxed but exciting, and we felt well looked after from start to finish. Highly recommend them if you're looking for a great fishing experience!

Igor Gellert

5.0

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Great day of fishing

4 Hour Trip –Bottom Fishing PM on September 11, 2025 • 1 adult

After a short ride we came to the spot. After the lures find the way down we immediately got fish contact. And this kept on for the next few hours. Many fish in good size find they way into the boat and out. In total we catched 6 different species. Captain and crew work hand in hand and make sure you stay satisfied the whole trip. Perfect day on the water.

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Markus Obermaier

5.0

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Amazing trip

4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing Shared on August 26, 2025 • 2 adults

We had an absolutely perfect fishing trip in Madeira! Everything was organized flawlessly, and the Captain together with his colleague managed the tour in the best possible way. They were professional, friendly, and made the whole experience truly enjoyable. I can highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Madeira – it was simply outstanding!

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