Madeira Fishing Charters
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5.0/5 (54 reviews)
Calheta
Let Grand Holiday Tours create an unforgettable atmosphere of coastal fishing in the water of the Atlantic Ocean near island Madeira.
" Wir hatten heute ein fantastisches Erlebnis beim Big Game Fishing auf Madeira mit Alex und seiner Frau Lucy." — Ronny,
" Wir hatten heute ein fantastisches Erlebnis beim Big Game Fishing auf Madeira mit Alex und seiner Frau Lucy." — Ronny,
4.9/5 (110 reviews)
Calheta
Flipper II Madeira wishes you a warm welcome to Calheta, Madeira, one of Portugal’s prime angling destinations.
"It was a great half day trip on the water - the lure spread looked amazing, the captain and crew did everything perfectly (Micky was fantastic with my 3 year old son) and the view of the island from the water added to my appreciation of the beauty of the island." — Tarus,
"It was a great half day trip on the water - the lure spread looked amazing, the captain and crew did everything perfectly (Micky was fantastic with my 3 year old son) and the view of the island from the water added to my appreciation of the beauty of the island." — Tarus,
Fishing Family - Ponta Calhau II
4.7/5 (28 reviews)
Funchal
Book your next trip with Fishing Family and find out what makes the fishing in Funchal so unique. With Captain Antonio and crew at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.
"This morning my family.and I went fishing with fishing family." — Timothy,
"This morning my family.and I went fishing with fishing family." — Timothy,
4.9/5 (87 reviews)
Funchal
Native Crew has a trip with your name on it along the stunning waters of Madeira Island.
"Had a great time on a shared fishing trip with Pedro. The big fish weren’t biting but we still got some nice Barracuda and other fish." — Ian,
"Had a great time on a shared fishing trip with Pedro. The big fish weren’t biting but we still got some nice Barracuda and other fish." — Ian,
Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime
4.9/5 (67 reviews)
Calheta
Madeira Fishing Charters features Prime, that offers exceptional big game fishing experience with a dedicated and experienced crew. We have a deep knowledge of the best fishing spots and techniques.
"We had combo sport fish and bottom fish excursion. Captain and crew fantastic." — James,
"We had combo sport fish and bottom fish excursion. Captain and crew fantastic." — James,
Madeira Marlin Charters - Balancal
4.8/5 (40 reviews)
Funchal
Madeira Island is known as one of the top billfishing destinations in the world. If you’re looking to explore these bountiful waters with the help of the best of the best, Madeira Marlin Charters should be at the top of your list.
"The crew and boat really made this an awesome introduction to Madeira." — Ariana,
"The crew and boat really made this an awesome introduction to Madeira." — Ariana,
ODF - Ocean Dive & Fishing LDA
4.7/5 (28 reviews)
Machico
Come and discover our fishing boat, the "Black Pearl", a 28’ Boston Whaler Outrage sport fishing vessel, with a length of 9.20 meters, two Suzuki engines, each with 300 HP, and a cruising speed of approximately 25 knots.
"We had a great morning with the crew on the boat. Weather was wonderful and sea calm." — Andrew,
"We had a great morning with the crew on the boat. Weather was wonderful and sea calm." — Andrew,
Sorted Madeira Marlin Charters
4.9/5 (5 reviews)
Calheta
Are you a hardcore angler looking for another exciting pursuit? Or a complete novice desiring something different than typical tourist activity? Madeira Marlin Charters invites you to experience fishing aboard “Sorted.
"My two young sons and I spent a couple of days fishing for Blue Marlin on ‘Sorted’." — Andrew,
"My two young sons and I spent a couple of days fishing for Blue Marlin on ‘Sorted’." — Andrew,
4.8/5 (21 reviews)
Funchal
Madeira Sea Fishing welcomes you for a fun and enjoyable fishing adventure in Portugal. Starting out of Funchal, Madeira, Skipper Nuno Gouveia can take you both inshore and offshore, to reefs and wrecks, and help you have a lovely day on the water.
"I wanted to find a professional but fun company to take my family fishing with." — Lassi,
"I wanted to find a professional but fun company to take my family fishing with." — Lassi,
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Madeira
Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Madeira
Fishing in Madeira
Madeira is hands down one of the best places in the world to go fishing. Located some 500 miles off the coast of Morocco, this Portuguese island features in bucket lists for gander Blue Marlin fishing all over the internet. Madeira fishing, quite simply, is epic.
What makes fishing in Madeira so great? For starters, the fish get really big. Blue Marlin aside, everything from Bigeye Tuna to Bluefish hit incredible sizes here. You don’t have to travel far to find them, either. Even on a half day trip, you have plenty of time to turn your arms to jelly. And if you’re just out for a fun day at sea and a few fish to show for it, you can catch a boatload of delicious table fare with the dramatic cliffs of Madeira as your backdrop. There’s something for everyone on “the Pearl of the Atlantic'.”
The big game fishing Madeira is famous for draws in the world's top sportfishers. The seafloor drops almost vertically from beach to bedrock, so you can catch bluewater species just a couple of miles from land. And there are plenty to choose from. Blue and White Marlin, Bluefin, Albacore, and Bigeye Tuna, Longbill Spearfish, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo all show up over the course of the year.
May through October is the peak Billfish season. Show up in September, and you can catch the full range of big game species on offer here. But you can catch huge Wahoo even in the middle of winter and Albacore live here all year round. There’s never a bad time to fish offshore in Madeira.
There’s never a bad time to fish the reefs, either! Huge Snappers are reeled in every month of the year, and resident Amberjack hit incredible sizes on the island’s deep-water reefs. Grouper, are always around, too, although they’re not nearly as common as Snappers. If you want to add some extra fight to your day, monster Bluefish hunt around the island’s rocky nearshore waters.
More interested in variety than size? Shore fishing in Madeira can be a great way to bag a variety of fish. You can hook Bluefish and Barracuda from shore in many spots, alongside weird and wonderful species like Ornate Wrasse and Canary Damselfish. If you’re fishing from the rocks on Madeira’s north shore, you should watch out for the high winds and swells that batter the island during much of the year.
Madeira Marlin fishing focuses almost exclusively on trolling. Fast-trolling with lures is the most popular tactic here as it lets you cover more ground on the hunt for big fish. Most boats use heavy trolling rods and reels, hoping for the island’s next grander. You can sometimes find kites flying above bigger boats, especially when they’re targeting big Tunas.
Up for something with a bit more finesse? There are a few specialist charter companies which offer everything from saltwater fly fishing for White Marlin, Tuna, and Almaco Jacks to spinning and popping for monster Bluefish. You won’t find much finesse on bottom fishing trips, though. Not with the size that Amberjack and Snapper reach here!
If you’re fishing from shore, you can pick up great baits at the local fish market. If you prefer artificial baits, be careful–Pufferfish can and will take a chunk out of anything that comes their way, so leave your favorite soft plastics in the box.
Most charters operate out of the region’s capital, Funchal, or the beach resort of Calheta, a 40-minute drive up the coast. Flights from London take around 4 hours and can cost as little as €110 return, even in the middle of Marlin season. Flights from Lisbon take less than half that and cost about the same. You can get direct flights from cities all over Europe, but you’ll need to change in London if you’re flying from the US.
Madeira fishing prices vary greatly depending on the style of angling you’re after. A half day on the nearshore reefs will bag you a ton of tasty fish for around €350-400. Full day trips targeting Marlin, Tuna, and other deep sea species cost anywhere from €1000-1300. Boats vary from center console-style vessels to large sportfishers with outriggers, tuna tubes, fighting chairs–the works. If you’re looking to land a grander Marlin, it’s well worth the extra money to get a good boat.
Anglers planning on fishing from shore will need to buy a Sport Fishing License (Licença de Pesca Desportiva) before they can even think about making a cast. Get these by contacting the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. By all accounts, this can be a bit of a nightmare as a foreigner. The good news is that you don’t need a license to fish aboard Madeira fishing charters, as you will be covered by the boat’s operating license.
Madeira is the ultimate island escape. Stunning scenery and great weather meet deep waters and some of the world’s best sportfishing. This is a popular vacation spot for people in Europe, even without the angling. Throw in the chance of a grander Marlin or a record Amberjack, and you wonder why you’d go anywhere else!
Madeira
4.7/5