I recently spent two incredible days fishing out of Marzamemi in south-eastern Sicily with Captain Andreas and crewman Luca from Sicily Fishing, targeting XL Bluefin Tuna, and it was an experience we’ll never forget.

From the moment we stepped aboard, Andreas’ passion for both fishing and Sicily was obvious. His knowledge of the local waters, the fishery, and the region itself added so much to the trip. He was always happy to share his expertise and teach us different techniques, making it not only a successful fishing adventure but also a fantastic learning experience.

The fishing was outstanding and physically demanding, On day one, we caught and released an estimated 250–300kg Bluefin Tuna with over 2 hours of fight time, and on day two we successfully caught and released another magnificent fish of around 100kg. The power and size of these fish were truly unforgettable.both fish were successfully released.

Andrea’s uses high end Shimano reels and Sicilian blank game rods!

What really sets Sicily Fishing apart is the people. Andreas and Luca worked tirelessly to give me the best possible experience while keeping the atmosphere relaxed, enjoyable, and full of laughs. Their professionalism, enthusiasm, and genuine love for what they do made every moment on the water memorable.

Fishing in a new country is always exciting, but Sicily Fishing delivered an experience that exceeded all expectations. Not only did i have incredible success on the water, but we also learned new techniques, gained a deeper appreciation for Sicilian fishing culture, and created memories that will last a lifetime.

If you’re considering a fishing charter in Sicily, look no further than Sicily Fishing. Andreas and Luca provide a world-class experience, and I cannot recommend them highly enough.
Thank you both for an unforgettable adventure—I shall definitely be back!

Andrea and his mate Luca were excellent guides. They know everything about fishing and the area. Food and drinks were great. If you want to be sure to make the best out of a day fishing, then book those guys :)

Great time on the water with Andrea and Luca.  They worked very hard to get us on fish and took good care of us.  The breakfast and lunch that was provided was delicious and the espresso was a real treat.  A couple of items to note to help prepare you for your trip:
1. Make sure you bring a big cooler full of ice to keep the fish cold as the boat doesn’t have space to store your catch
2. Due to the size of the boat, there’s no restroom onboard - not a problem for us but wanted to ensure others were aware.

Again, great bluefin trip with Andrea - he’s a great Captain that will get you on fish!!!

This guy is a legend, pure and simple.

We had 2 days booked out of Marzememi with Andrea on this trip. When our first day was hampered by strong winds in Marzememi, Andrea took us to another boat in Ragusa which was more sheltered from the northerly winds blowing down the Sicilian East coast. We fished with his friends on their boat and Andrea joined us for the day for the experience. We went 2 for 2 on some 50KG class tuna and had a great day. I don’t know another skipper anywhere in the world who would organise a backup in the event of bad weather and attend himself too, providing some of his own tackle, just for the love of it.

The following day we went 1 for 2 on Andrea’s boat with an 80KG fish at boat side and a second fish that didn’t properly hook up after an incredible initial run.

Andrea is a top chap, excellent host and a knowledgeable and experienced captain. He’s very passionate about his fishing too and you’ll always have a good day with him regardless of whether the fish bite. I’ve fished with him for 3 days in total and have landed 5 bluefin between 45 and 110KG.

He prepares excellent breakfasts (coffee and croissants) and lunches with burrata, mozzarella, salami, mortadella and olives. I must mention that it’s obligatory to drink a beer after you’ve caught a tuna, with a slosh of it being donated to the sea for the fish gods.

Finally, and most importantly for me, he practises catch and release. I love tuna, and it would break my heart to needlessly kill one. Andrea understands and fully embraces catch and release, which isn’t true of others down there.