Leo Fishing – Traditional Fishing
Leo Fishing – Traditional Fishing
My name is Leonardo, better known as Leo, I come from a family of several generations of sea wolves, born and raised in Rabo de Peixe.
I have maritime knowledge that life has brought me, through my ancestors and life lived at sea, with a real traditional fishing vessel, made by my own father called “Leonardo da Gilda”.
My main fishing style is squid fishing, using sustainable and environmentally friendly methods, helping above all to preserve our precious asset, the sea.
In addition to fishing for squid, you can also fish with me for other listed species, with notice at the time of booking.
On our trip, you will also be able to discover the famous cave where the story that ended up becoming the Netflix series “Turn of the Tide” was born.
If you're lucky, you'll even be able to see dolphins that regularly accompany us on our trips to the sea.
We always recommend bringing sunglasses, as well as sunscreen, but if you forget yours, we have one for you, as well as snacks and water.
Alcoholic drinks are permitted in small quantities.
Hug,
Leonardo
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (38)
+35Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Appropriate for children
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
100%
Aug 18, 2025
The captain canceled
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Aug 23, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Costal Fishing (PM)
GREAT fishing trip!
This was a great fishing trip! Leo is a pro fisherman, with all the experience that comes from generations of azores fisherman. My son (who loves fishing) had the best time catching fish that we could never catch in the US where we live. My son can be hard to please, but he loves everything about it. We caught squid, rockfish, grouper, and other exotic (to us) fish. It was one of the most fun things we've done here. 5 stars for Leo's fishing tour!
This was a great fishing trip! Leo is a pro fisherman, with all the experience that comes from generations of azores fisherman....
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Jun 30, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Costal Fishing (PM)
Unique hands on experience
Captain Leo clearly loves sharing his traditional knowledge with clients. He let us do as much as we were comfortable with, which meant we could drop the bait, monitor depth, and detect bites, and reel up the fish. He was very helpful teaching and showing, and he would go through the motions for us if we asked. We got some extra time fishing as he didn't have clients after us. The other client called him a "fishing nut", we could tell Capt Leo didn't want to stop. Perfect qualities for a guide. He also instructed us how to prepare the fish as well. If you want a more hands on and unique experience we highly recommend Captain Leo.
Captain Leo clearly loves sharing his traditional knowledge with clients. He let us do as much as we were comfortable with, which...
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May 13, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Costal Fishing (PM)
Very nice fishing trip with a knowlegeable captain
We went on a fishing trip with Captain Leo for our friend's birthday, who is an avid fisherman. Captain Leo was very kind and endeavored to provide for us a save and relaxed experience. This fishing trip provides a unique experience to those who wish to learn the traditional azorean way of fishing and is worlds apart from the trips you'd find in large touristic ports. The special technique he explained to us proved it's worth, and we went home with a couple of fish and several giant squid. We would recommend Captain Leo to any of our friends and if we ever come back to Sao Miguel, we'll make sure to be back on his boat.
We went on a fishing trip with Captain Leo for our friend's birthday, who is an avid fisherman. Captain Leo was very kind and...
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Jul 13, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Costal Fishing (PM)
Half day private fishing tour
We were very lucky to find Leonardo through the platform. Even though we contacted him just a day before our trip and there were no available slots, he still managed to organize everything for us. We made it out to sea, and it turned out to be an unforgettable experience. The crew did their best to find the best fishing spots and made sure we were comfortable the entire time. I even caught my first squid! A great memory for sure. At the end of the trip, Leonardo arranged for a restaurant to cook our catch – it was delicious. Huge thanks! Highly recommended!
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (38)
+35Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Appropriate for children
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
100%
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on August 18, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Overall
GREAT fishing trip!
4 Hour Trip – Costal Fishing (PM) on August 23, 2025
This was a great fishing trip! Leo is a pro fisherman, with all the experience that comes from generations of azores fisherman. My son (who loves fishing) had the best time catching fish that we could never catch in the US where we live. My son can be hard to please, but he loves everything about it. We caught squid, rockfish, grouper, and other exotic (to us) fish. It was one of the most fun things we've done here. 5 stars for Leo's fishing tour!
This was a great fishing trip! Leo is a pro fisherman, with all the experience that comes from generations of azores fisherman. My son (who loves fishing) had the best time catching fish that we could never catch in the US where we live. My son can be hard to please, but he loves everything about it. We caught squid, rockfish, grouper, and other exotic (to us) fish. It was one of the most fun things we've done here. 5 stars for Leo's fishing tour!
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Overall
Unique hands on experience
4 Hour Trip – Costal Fishing (PM) on June 30, 2025
Captain Leo clearly loves sharing his traditional knowledge with clients. He let us do as much as we were comfortable with, which meant we could drop the bait, monitor depth, and detect bites, and reel up the fish. He was very helpful teaching and showing, and he would go through the motions for us if we asked. We got some extra time fishing as he didn't have clients after us. The other client called him a "fishing nut", we could tell Capt Leo didn't want to stop. Perfect qualities for a guide. He also instructed us how to prepare the fish as well. If you want a more hands on and unique experience we highly recommend Captain Leo.
Captain Leo clearly loves sharing his traditional knowledge with clients. He let us do as much as we were comfortable with, which meant we could drop the bait, monitor depth, and detect bites, and reel up the fish. He was very helpful teaching and showing, and he would go through the motions for us if we asked. We got some extra time fishing as he didn't have clients after us. The other client called him a "fishing nut", we could tell Capt Leo didn't want to stop. Perfect qualities for a guide....
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Experience:
Boat
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Overall
Very nice fishing trip with a knowlegeable captain
4 Hour Trip – Costal Fishing (PM) on May 13, 2025
We went on a fishing trip with Captain Leo for our friend's birthday, who is an avid fisherman. Captain Leo was very kind and endeavored to provide for us a save and relaxed experience. This fishing trip provides a unique experience to those who wish to learn the traditional azorean way of fishing and is worlds apart from the trips you'd find in large touristic ports. The special technique he explained to us proved it's worth, and we went home with a couple of fish and several giant squid. We would recommend Captain Leo to any of our friends and if we ever come back to Sao Miguel, we'll make sure to be back on his boat.
We went on a fishing trip with Captain Leo for our friend's birthday, who is an avid fisherman. Captain Leo was very kind and endeavored to provide for us a save and relaxed experience. This fishing trip provides a unique experience to those who wish to learn the traditional azorean way of fishing and is worlds apart from the trips you'd find in large touristic ports. The special technique he explained to us proved it's worth, and we went home with a couple of fish and several giant squid. We...
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Spain
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half day private fishing tour
4 Hour Trip – Costal Fishing (PM) on July 13, 2025
We were very lucky to find Leonardo through the platform. Even though we contacted him just a day before our trip and there were no available slots, he still managed to organize everything for us. We made it out to sea, and it turned out to be an unforgettable experience. The crew did their best to find the best fishing spots and made sure we were comfortable the entire time. I even caught my first squid! A great memory for sure. At the end of the trip, Leonardo arranged for a restaurant to cook our catch – it was delicious. Huge thanks! Highly recommended!
We were very lucky to find Leonardo through the platform. Even though we contacted him just a day before our trip and there were no available slots, he still managed to organize everything for us. We made it out to sea, and it turned out to be an unforgettable experience. The crew did their best to find the best fishing spots and made sure we were comfortable the entire time. I even caught my first squid! A great memory for sure. At the end of the trip, Leonardo arranged for a restaurant to...
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