Sicily Fishing Experience – Egadi
Sicily Fishing Experience – Egadi
Spend the day with Sicily Fishing Experience and get hooked on fishing in Trapani!
Around here the fishing is popular for John Dory, Sharpsnout Seabream, Dentex, Goliath Grouper, Amberjack, Skipjack, Bluefin Tuna, and more, depending on the season. For these species, you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. And, you can't go wrong with snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!
Capt. Daniele will bring you aboard a 31' Pursuit 3070 center console with capacity for 8 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.
It's never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and a hat. Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks available on board.
Get in touch with Capt. Daniele below and start planning your trip today!
Spend the day with Sicily Fishing Experience and get hooked on fishing in Trapani!
Around here the fishing is popular for John Dory, Sharpsnout Seabream, Dentex, Goliath Grouper, Amberjack, Skipjack, Bluefin Tuna, and more, depending on the season. For these species, you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. And, you can't go wrong with snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!
Capt. Daniele will bring you aboard a 31' Pursuit 3070 center console with capacity for 8 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, just show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.
It's never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), and a hat. Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks available on board.
Get in touch with Capt. Daniele below and start planning your trip today!
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To begin with, instead of departing early in the morning when the sea was calm and temperatures were lower, the captain decided to leave around midday. By then, the sea was already quite rough, significantly reducing the experience and chances of catching tuna, even though we did spot some on the radar. The captain used live bait left over from a previous trip, but after spending the entire day in the bait tank, the fish seemed to be weak and in poor condition. After drifting for a long time without any success, we agreed to change locations and try deep-sea fishing instead. However, there was only one setup available for deep dropping, so the experience felt largely unproductive. At around 5:30 p.m., we returned to the original spot, but the wind only eased around 6:00 p.m. We then fished with two rods using two live baitfish. Instead of casting live bait from the beginning, the captain did so only when we spotted another tuna on the radar, which to my mind was too late… The boat itself was well equipped and featured professional-grade equipment. Unfortunately, the overall value for money was very poor. For €1,200, I would have expected a much more proactive approach from the captain, including techniques such as chumming or a greater overall effort to maximise our chances of success. I have been on many high-quality offshore charters, including trips at a similar and higher price point, and based on this experience, I would not recommend this one.
Hi Victor, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I completely understand that not landing a tuna affects the overall experience, and I’m sorry the day didn’t go the way you hoped. That said, I’d like to clarify a few points, since some of the review doesn’t reflect what actually happened on board. Regarding timing: departure was set for midday because, in this particular period, the bite around our fishing grounds near the Egadi Islands has consistently been in the afternoon rather than early morning. Regarding the bait: we had about 20 live baitfish in the tank, and only 2 of them were sluggish — the rest were very lively, active enough to jump out of hand when handled. We also kept trolling until sunset specifically to try to give you a shot at a fish, changing spots four times over the day and using well over €300 in fuel in the process. We’re equipped with top-level fishing gear, and I did my best to explain every detail of how this kind of fishing works and to keep everyone involved throughout the day. Spotting a tuna on the radar doesn’t mean it was going to feed — that’s simply not how this fishing works, and no captain can guarantee a bite based on a radar mark alone. We didn’t manage to catch even a single baitfish-sized fish that day, not just tuna — the bait simply wasn’t there. The sea had some chop, but I’ve trolled and caught tuna in similar or rougher conditions before; if anything, dead-calm water tends to be less productive. Beyond the fishing itself, I also made sure the day was enjoyable overall — lunch (which you told me was excellent), plus drinks, beer, and fruit throughout the day. I also want to mention that no concerns were raised on board during the trip, and you thanked us at the end of the day — which is why this review came as a surprise. I always prefer to address any issue directly while we’re out on the water, so please don’t hesitate to speak up next time — we can sort things out on the spot. In fact, you also asked me, very warmly, for suggestions on nightlife in Palermo and what to do there — so this tone really wasn’t what I expected after the day we spent together. I’d genuinely welcome the chance to have you back out with us for another try.
FAQs about Sicily Fishing Experience – Egadi
- €1,200 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Tuna Drifting (8 hours)
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder 2x Simrad and B275LHW
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well
- Refrigerator
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Snacks
- Drinks
- First mate
- Fishing license
- Lunch
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Bonito
- Dentex
- John Dory
- Sharpsnout Seabream
- Tuna (Bluefin)
Your captain
Capt. Daniele runs trips out of Trapani aboard 31' Pursuit 3070 Center Console Center console. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Daniele V.
Captain
Capt. Daniele runs trips out of Trapani aboard 31' Pursuit 3070 Center Console Center console. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Daniele V.
Captain
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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.
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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.
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Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
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