Aquatica Fishing Charters
Aquatica Fishing Charters
Aquatica Fishing Charters runs fishing trips out of Malta. If you want to get top predators of the Mediterranean or fish for bottom table fare around the reefs and ledges, this crew of local fishermen has exactly that. All it takes is to come along and the skippers will make sure you have all the gear you need and will take you where the fish are.
Your vessel for the day is a 33’ Targa boat that is powered by a 250 HP Volvo Penta engine. The boat is big enough to let up to eight anglers hop on and sample these fisheries with enough elbow room. The vessel is equipped with GPS, a fishfinder, has a all the safety gear, features a toilet, and carries a selection of rods, reels, and tackle. There is an ice box onboard where you can store the fish.
Trips with Aquatica run year round and will see you fishing near the reefs and far offshore. The distance you travel will depend on the fish you want to catch, the weather, and the type of trip. If you’re after Dorado and Albacore that you’ll need to travel about 10-20 miles to get them, but some days will bring the fish much closer to the shore. Or, you can even head to the other side of the island for maximum results.
You will be trolling and bottom fishing. Dead bait is readily available before the trip, but sometimes you might catch live fresh bait during the trip to have the best chances of landing a trophy size predator. Skippers Chris and Daryl will take a good care of you and your party. They know these waters extremely well and will make sure you have superb fishing.
As for the trip, wear non-slip rubber sole shoes. As weather can change, it’s best to bring a jacket and a long pair of trousers, and dress in layers. Make sure to bring sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen. Pack a camera as you’ll want to get a good angle of your catch. All fuel, permit, skipper fees, fishing tackle, bait, drinks are included in the trip prices.
Get your fishing buddies and come along for top-class fishing in these waters!
Aquatica Fishing Charters runs fishing trips out of Malta. If you want to get top predators of the Mediterranean or fish for bottom table fare around the reefs and ledges, this crew of local fishermen has exactly that. All it takes is to come along and the skippers will make sure you have all the gear you need and will take you where the fish are.
Your vessel for the day is a 33’ Targa boat that is powered by a 250 HP Volvo Penta engine. The boat is big enough to let up to eight anglers hop on and sample these fisheries with enough elbow room. The vessel is equipped with GPS, a fishfinder, has a all the safety gear, features a toilet, and carries a selection of rods, reels, and tackle. There is an ice box onboard where you can store the fish.
Trips with Aquatica run year round and will see you fishing near the reefs and far offshore. The distance you travel will depend on the fish you want to catch, the weather, and the type of trip. If you’re after Dorado and Albacore that you’ll need to travel about 10-20 miles to get them, but some days will bring the fish much closer to the shore. Or, you can even head to the other side of the island for maximum results.
You will be trolling and bottom fishing. Dead bait is readily available before the trip, but sometimes you might catch live fresh bait during the trip to have the best chances of landing a trophy size predator. Skippers Chris and Daryl will take a good care of you and your party. They know these waters extremely well and will make sure you have superb fishing.
As for the trip, wear non-slip rubber sole shoes. As weather can change, it’s best to bring a jacket and a long pair of trousers, and dress in layers. Make sure to bring sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen. Pack a camera as you’ll want to get a good angle of your catch. All fuel, permit, skipper fees, fishing tackle, bait, drinks are included in the trip prices.
Get your fishing buddies and come along for top-class fishing in these waters!
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The captain was amazing and very polite gave us a demonstration on how to use the equipment and very quickly we were realing in all different types of fish species. Captain Daryl made all efforts for us to catch as many fish as possible constantly changing spots if no one had any bites ensuring we would all catch something. His knowlege was very impressive, knowing everything about the fish, names and which were ok to touch. I came on the trip for my birthday and it did not dissappoint at all and the price is really really good. I really recomend going with Captain Daryl
We met with our wonderful captain Daryl Borg Cardona at his ship 20 Minutes earlier as discussed and he was already ready for the trip. We had a nice weather with slow wind (5km/h) but relatively large waves around 1m which we had to used to. (If you are not experienced with constantly moving boat, take some pills to avoid the uncomfortable suprise surface feeding). We booked a 6 person Private package and he fulfilled all our wishes. Explaned about the different fishing techniques from which we tested 2 of them. First we caught 2 jumpfin tune with trolling then we stop at a reef and caught plenty of pearly razorfish with calamari baits. He helped for the less experienced family members to set up the baits and unhook the caught fish. He also prepared the fish for cooking if you wish to taste your catch afterwards. I could spend much more time with him on his very well equipped boat (radar system, position holding electric motor, onboard toilet etc.) We were back at the harbour with big smile with our faces. One bucketlist (fishing on the sea with my fater) was accomplished! I can just recommend this trip.
We fish a lot, so I don't say this lightly when I tell you that you dont need to look anywhere else for a fishing charter in Malta. Captain Daryl is the best. He works hard to put you on the fish, has a ton of experience and was just great talking about fishing all day with him. He has a top notch Grady White boat with top electronics and a spot lock motor. His tackle is all top tier and we had a great day on the water. We booked last minute, and got back to me right away about availability. Boat and dock super easy to find. Combo trip was the way to go, as we looked for the bigger pelagics then transitioned to some really good size black bream, and finally some bottom fish before going back to trolling again. Great day, perfect weather, excellent captain. I brought my 7 year old son with me who keeps asking when are we going back again.
Daryl was brilliant from start to finish. We were an inexperienced group and he made a great effort to explain what he was doing and why he was doing it, such as choosing the spot, and which lines we were using to target which species. We had a fighter get away from us, but then went to a reef and did some spinning and caught loads of little fish, like trigger fish, razer fish and seabream. He helped each of us get the technique right, and by the end we walked away with a bag full enough for dinner. We would absolutely love to go out again with Daryl - so hope to return to Malta soon! Highly recommend :)
Our guide was excellent in communicating via the FishingBooker app and was flexible on timing for our adventure. He was kind, patient and knowledgable and we caught over 20 small fish. We had two kids with us (age 9 and 11) and he ensured that they caught several and was very conscious of safety and fun. The area itself just gorgeous and the boat and equipment were all well kept and nice! We had a fantastic time and I would highly recommend this to anyone! Getting to the pier from the cruise ship dock was challenging as the long line of taxi's off the ship only wanted to offer tours so this was an unexpected stressor. The walk to the pier is lovely but takes ~45 minutes. I would advise a bit more pre-planning than I did on this if you are a cruise passenger! Certainly not anything to do with the wonderful fishing adventure but a smooth transfer from ship to pier will hopefully enhance your experience.
FAQs about Aquatica Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Aquatica Fishing Charters?
- €80 per person - 4HR Fun Reef Fishing Tour (Shared) (4 hours)
- €175 per person - 5HR Deluxe Combo Tour (Shared) (5 hours)
- €245 per person - 6Hr Bluefin Tuna & Big Game Shared (6 hours)
- €275 per person - 8HR Extended Tour (Shared) (8 hours)
- €295 per group, additional €95 per person after 5 guests - 3Hr Reef fishing (Private) (3 hours)
- €380 per group, additional €70 per person after 5 guests - 3HR Fishing & Valletta Port Tour (3 hours)
- €380 per group, additional €50 per person after 4 guests - 4HR Fun Reef Fishing Tour (Private) (4 hours)
- €430 per group, additional €90 per person after 4 guests - 4Hr Light Trolling & Reef (4 hours)
- €430 per group, additional €90 per person after 4 guests - 4Hr Light Trolling & Reef - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
- €430 per group, additional €90 per person after 5 guests - 4Hr Squid Cuttlefish Octopus Trip (4 hours)
- €480 per group, additional €60 per person after 4 guests - 5HR Deluxe Combo Tour (Private) (5 hours)
- €690 per group, additional €150 per person after 5 guests - 6Hr Bluefin Tuna & Big Game Private (6 hours)
- €690 per group, additional €150 per person after 2 guests - 6HR Jigging Special Trip (Private) (6 hours)
- €795 per group, additional €150 per person after 4 guests - 6Hr Big Game Trolling (Private) (6 hours)
- €795 per group, additional €75 per person after 4 guests - 8HR Extended Tour (Private) (8 hours)
- €890 per group, additional €100 per person after 5 guests - FISH, SIGHTSEEING & MALTA CUISINE (5 hours)
- €925 per group, additional €100 per person after 5 guests - EXCLUSIVE TOUR - FISH SWIM EXPLORE (8 hours)
- €925 per group, additional €100 per person after 5 guests - EXCLUSIVE TOUR - FISH SWIM EXPLORE - 12:00 PM (8 hours)
- €950 per group, additional €150 per person after 5 guests - 8HR FISH CATCH COOK ENJOY (PRIVATE) (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Aquatica Fishing Charters?
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Aquatica Fishing Charters?
- Rods, reels & tackle (Aiwa, Alutecnos, Shimano, XZOGA, Awa-Shima)
- Live bait
- Lures
- Drinks
- Fishing license
What types of fishing does Aquatica Fishing Charters offer?
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
What fishing techniques does Aquatica Fishing Charters offer?
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Aquatica Fishing Charters?
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Bonito
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- John Dory
- Seabream (Gilt-head)
- Spearfish (Longbill)
- Trevally (Golden)
- Tuna (Albacore)
- Tuna (Skipjack)
Your operator
Skipper Chris of Aquatica Fishing Charters has spent his entire life at sea, initially starting his professional and sporting career as a freediver and spearfisherman. This provided him with an unmatched knowledge of the underwater environment and fish behaviour that can only be observed while freediving. This experience and first hand knowledge had proved crucial and extremely successful when he later started running fishing trips. Through the knowledge acquired he could better identify the good fishing grounds and decode what was going on beneath the waves. Nowadays Chris is a well renowned skipper who can get you on the fish even when conditions are not easy. He provides not only a great sport fishing experience but is a limitless well of knowledge for those who want to learn more about fishing and the underwater world. Skipper Daryl is an all-round fisherman who has spent years on the sea, learning about numerous fishing techniques that can yield the best catch.
Skipper Chris of Aquatica Fishing Charters has spent his entire life at sea, initially starting his professional and sporting career as a freediver and spearfisherman. This provided him with an unmatched knowledge of the underwater environment and fish behaviour that can only be observed while freediving. This experience and first hand knowledge had proved crucial and extremely successful when he later started running fishing trips. Through the knowledge acquired he could better identify the good fishing grounds and decode what was going on beneath the waves. Nowadays Chris is a well renowned skipper who can get you on the fish even when conditions are not easy. He provides not only a great sport fishing experience but is a limitless well of knowledge for those who want to learn more about fishing and the underwater world. Skipper Daryl is an all-round fisherman who has spent years on the sea, learning about numerous fishing techniques that can yield the best catch.
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What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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:
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