Madeira
19 Fishing Charters
Madeira Fishing Charters
Top Madeira Destinations
Top Madeira Destinations
Madeira: 19 fishing charters available
Calheta
• 27 ft
•
4 persons
Let Grand Holiday Tours create an unforgettable atmosphere of coastal fishing in the water of the Atlantic Ocean near island Madeira.
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Calheta
• 29 ft
•
4 persons
Flipper II Madeira wishes you a warm welcome to Calheta, Madeira, one of Portugalโs prime angling destinations.
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Calheta
• 26 ft
•
4 persons
Combine cruising along picture-perfect coastlines with battling big game fish, and you get Gavito - Big Game Fishing.
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Calheta
• 26 ft
•
4 persons
Operating out of Calheta Marina on the south coast of Madeira, the highly experienced crew of the Gavito is here to give you a fantastic nautical adventure.
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Machico
• 30 ft
•
8 persons
For many years, the island of Madeira has stood out for the quality and abundance of sea life and has been known worldwide for sport fishing.
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Calheta
• 31 ft
•
4 persons
Located in the marina of Calheta in Madeira, Boca Raton Fishing Charters offers you the chance of catching a fish of a lifetime!
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Funchal
• 33 ft
•
6 persons
Madeira Island has some of the very best big game fishing in the entire Atlantic.
Funchal
• 33 ft
•
6 persons
Lara Jade Sportfishing offers big game fishing trips in the deep waters around Madeira, possibly the best place on earth to fish for Marlin.
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Funchal
• 30 ft
•
8 persons
Madeira Sea Fishing welcomes you for a fun and enjoyable fishing adventure in Portugal.
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Funchal
• 35 ft
•
6 persons
Margarita Sportfishing operates out of Funchal, on the sportfishing paradise of Madeira.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Madeira
Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Madeira
What are the best private fishing charters in Madeira?
According to customer reviews, some of the most popular fishing charters in Madeira are:
Full list of top fishing charters in Madeira
How much does it cost to go charter fishing in Madeira?
The average price for a private 4 hour Madeira fishing trip is $539, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you $1,236 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.
Which fishing charters in Madeira are good for families?
Fishing charters in Madeira that received great reviews from families are:
What are the top fish species I can catch in Madeira?
The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Madeira are:
What are the top fishing techniques in Madeira?
The top 3 fishing techniques in Madeira are:
What are the top types of fishing in Madeira?
Do Madeira fishing charters provide rods, reels and tackle?
Many fishing charters in Madeira provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:
Who are the best rated captains in Madeira?
According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in Madeira are:
Who are the top awarded captains in Madeira?
Who are the top awarded captains in Madeira?
What fishing trips are offered by fishing charters in Madeira
Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Madeira are:
- 3-hour fishing trips โ $338
- 4-hour fishing trips โ $570
- 6-hour fishing trips โ $700
- 7-hour fishing trips โ $975
- 8-hour fishing trips โ $996
Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Madeira
What are the best private fishing charters in Madeira?
According to customer reviews, some of the most popular fishing charters in Madeira are:
Full list of top fishing charters in Madeira
How much does it cost to go charter fishing in Madeira?
The average price for a private 4 hour Madeira fishing trip is $539, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you $1,236 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.
Which fishing charters in Madeira are good for families?
Fishing charters in Madeira that received great reviews from families are:
What are the top fish species I can catch in Madeira?
The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Madeira are:
What are the top fishing techniques in Madeira?
The top 3 fishing techniques in Madeira are:
What are the top types of fishing in Madeira?
Do Madeira fishing charters provide rods, reels and tackle?
Many fishing charters in Madeira provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:
Who are the best rated captains in Madeira?
According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in Madeira are:
Who are the top awarded captains in Madeira?
Who are the top awarded captains in Madeira?
What fishing trips are offered by fishing charters in Madeira
Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Madeira are:
- 3-hour fishing trips โ $338
- 4-hour fishing trips โ $570
- 6-hour fishing trips โ $700
- 7-hour fishing trips โ $975
- 8-hour fishing trips โ $996
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'.”
Types of Fishing
Offshore
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.
Nearshore
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.
From Shore
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.
Fishing Techniques
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.
Need to Know
Getting there
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.
Budget
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.
Rules & Regulations
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
4.3
/
5
Based on 25549 reviews by FishingBooker anglers
Fishing 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'.”
Types of Fishing
Offshore
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.
Nearshore
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.
From Shore
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.
Fishing Techniques
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.
Need to Know
Getting there
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.
Budget
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.
Rules & Regulations
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
4.3
/
5
Based on 25549 reviews by FishingBooker anglers
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