Bottom Fishing & Shark Fishing Trips
Bottom Fishing & Shark Fishing Trips
There's a fish with your name on it in Alvor and Alvor Boat Trips will help you catch it!
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into European Seabass, Gilt-head (Seabream), Garfish, Conger Eel, Grouper, Mackerel, Horse Mackerel and plenty more. On the day of your trip you're likely to bottom fish.
Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! All safety equipment like life vests are available on board and must be used during this trip. Also remember to bring snacks to keep up those energy levels!
Capt. Luis runs a 28' Starfisher sportfishing boat that can carry up to 8 passengers. It has all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Keep in mind that you may release shark due to regulations. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.
We also have a partnership with a local restaurant next to our kiosk, where at lunch they clean and grill the fish that you caught and garnishing is included for only 10,00€!
It's recommended to bring sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
For more information about fishing with Alvor Boat Trips, feel free to send Capt. Luis a message down below.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (43)
+40Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
100%
Sep 21, 2025
4Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing Private
Amazing Trip with Miguel and his Dad
Miguel and his Dad were amazing on a windy choppy day on the seas they still found us somewhere to catch fish. They were helpful and so accommodating . It was my partners 50th and they brought a bottle of bubbles and a cake to celebrate. To finish the day they booked a local restaurant to cook our catch. Perfect ending to a perfect day. Highly recommend to anyone even people who don't fish like me loads of fun. Thank you Miguel and Dad Xx Sarah Marcus and the boys
Miguel and his Dad were amazing on a windy choppy day on the seas they still found us somewhere to catch fish. They were helpful...
Captain repliedMark review as helpful
Mark review as helpful
Aug 2, 2025
4Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing Private
Great morning of fishing with the family!
We did the 4 hour morning bottom fishing tour. Aurelia and Clayton were a great crew. We had a nice boat cruise on the way out and they got us directly to the fishing spot. We were catching fish within 10 minutes of throwing out our lines. We caught a large variety of fish. They were all relatively small but the quantity was great for everyone to catch fish and we took home much more than we could eat in a meal. We caught various Breams, Trumpet fish, Scorpion fish, Grouper, and Mackerel. On the way back in from the reef we were lucky enough to see some dolphins right next to the boat. Aurelia was so great with our 7 and 9 year old boys. This trip is perfect for a group that wants to catch quantity over size. We would highly recommend this tour! We had our fish cleaned and cooked for us at A Ribeira, the restaurant right on the harbor.
We did the 4 hour morning bottom fishing tour. Aurelia and Clayton were a great crew. We had a nice boat cruise on the way out...
Captain repliedMark review as helpful
Mark review as helpful
Jul 25, 2025
2 Hour Trip – Family Fishing Shared
What a trip!
Fantastic fishing trip from Alvor. Left just before 2pm, we were fishing by 2:30pm. All eight of us on the boat caught 8-10 fish each, mainly sea bream, mackerel and grouper. My two children, aged 7 and 10 were helped by the captain and crew and both had a great time catching numerous fish. Definitely recommended this trip. We were due back to Alvor at 4pm but we were still fishing at 4:10pm. Arrived back to Alvor at 4:30pm. Everyone had a blast 👍
Fantastic fishing trip from Alvor. Left just before 2pm, we were fishing by 2:30pm. All eight of us on the boat caught 8-10 fish...
Captain repliedMark review as helpful
Mark review as helpful
Sep 26, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing Shared
What a great morning.
Fantastic morning fishing, seven of us fished of which 3 were young boys, ended up with buckets of fish, and on the way back in to port, watched a pod of dolphin's of which for the first time ever I saw white dolphin's. Roll on next month when I shall be going again.
Fantastic morning fishing, seven of us fished of which 3 were young boys, ended up with buckets of fish, and on the way back in...
Captain repliedMark review as helpful
Mark review as helpful
Sep 20, 2025
4Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing Private - 2:00 PM
Had a blast
had an awesome time with the crew! caught ~10 sea breams/mackerel/groupers each. Partner restaurants seem to only prep/cook your fish around lunch time, you'll have to figure that out on your end for afternoon trips.
had an awesome time with the crew! caught ~10 sea breams/mackerel/groupers each. Partner restaurants seem to only prep/cook your...
Captain repliedMark review as helpful
Mark review as helpful
Trip availability and prices
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (43)
+40Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Amazing Trip with Miguel and his Dad
4Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing Private on September 21, 2025
Miguel and his Dad were amazing on a windy choppy day on the seas they still found us somewhere to catch fish. They were helpful and so accommodating . It was my partners 50th and they brought a bottle of bubbles and a cake to celebrate. To finish the day they booked a local restaurant to cook our catch. Perfect ending to a perfect day. Highly recommend to anyone even people who don't fish like me loads of fun. Thank you Miguel and Dad Xx Sarah Marcus and the boys
Miguel and his Dad were amazing on a windy choppy day on the seas they still found us somewhere to catch fish. They were helpful and so accommodating . It was my partners 50th and they brought a bottle of bubbles and a cake to celebrate. To finish the day they booked a local restaurant to cook our catch. Perfect ending to a perfect day. Highly recommend to anyone even people who don't fish like me loads of fun. Thank you Miguel and Dad Xx Sarah Marcus and the boys
Mark review as helpful
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great morning of fishing with the family!
4Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing Private on August 2, 2025
We did the 4 hour morning bottom fishing tour. Aurelia and Clayton were a great crew. We had a nice boat cruise on the way out and they got us directly to the fishing spot. We were catching fish within 10 minutes of throwing out our lines. We caught a large variety of fish. They were all relatively small but the quantity was great for everyone to catch fish and we took home much more than we could eat in a meal. We caught various Breams, Trumpet fish, Scorpion fish, Grouper, and Mackerel. On the way back in from the reef we were lucky enough to see some dolphins right next to the boat. Aurelia was so great with our 7 and 9 year old boys. This trip is perfect for a group that wants to catch quantity over size. We would highly recommend this tour! We had our fish cleaned and cooked for us at A Ribeira, the restaurant right on the harbor.
We did the 4 hour morning bottom fishing tour. Aurelia and Clayton were a great crew. We had a nice boat cruise on the way out and they got us directly to the fishing spot. We were catching fish within 10 minutes of throwing out our lines. We caught a large variety of fish. They were all relatively small but the quantity was great for everyone to catch fish and we took home much more than we could eat in a meal. We caught various Breams, Trumpet fish, Scorpion fish, Grouper, and Mackerel. On...
Mark review as helpful
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
What a trip!
2 Hour Trip – Family Fishing Shared on July 25, 2025
Fantastic fishing trip from Alvor. Left just before 2pm, we were fishing by 2:30pm. All eight of us on the boat caught 8-10 fish each, mainly sea bream, mackerel and grouper. My two children, aged 7 and 10 were helped by the captain and crew and both had a great time catching numerous fish. Definitely recommended this trip. We were due back to Alvor at 4pm but we were still fishing at 4:10pm. Arrived back to Alvor at 4:30pm. Everyone had a blast 👍
Fantastic fishing trip from Alvor. Left just before 2pm, we were fishing by 2:30pm. All eight of us on the boat caught 8-10 fish each, mainly sea bream, mackerel and grouper. My two children, aged 7 and 10 were helped by the captain and crew and both had a great time catching numerous fish. Definitely recommended this trip. We were due back to Alvor at 4pm but we were still fishing at 4:10pm. Arrived back to Alvor at 4:30pm. Everyone had a blast 👍
Mark review as helpful
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
What a great morning.
4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing Shared on September 26, 2025
Fantastic morning fishing, seven of us fished of which 3 were young boys, ended up with buckets of fish, and on the way back in to port, watched a pod of dolphin's of which for the first time ever I saw white dolphin's. Roll on next month when I shall be going again.
Fantastic morning fishing, seven of us fished of which 3 were young boys, ended up with buckets of fish, and on the way back in to port, watched a pod of dolphin's of which for the first time ever I saw white dolphin's. Roll on next month when I shall be going again.
Mark review as helpful
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Had a blast
4Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing Private - 2:00 PM on September 20, 2025
had an awesome time with the crew! caught ~10 sea breams/mackerel/groupers each. Partner restaurants seem to only prep/cook your fish around lunch time, you'll have to figure that out on your end for afternoon trips.
had an awesome time with the crew! caught ~10 sea breams/mackerel/groupers each. Partner restaurants seem to only prep/cook your fish around lunch time, you'll have to figure that out on your end for afternoon trips.
Mark review as helpful
FAQs about Bottom Fishing & Shark Fishing Trips
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
