Charter Operator
Madeira Fishing Charters

Member since May 2016 Calheta, Portugal
Background
Madeira Fishing charters was founded in 2012 and is owned and operated by Captain Anders Ekstrand. In 2023, we changed our name to Madeira Fishing Charters as we introduced a new and bigger boat called Prime, a Cabo 35 Express. Madeira Fishing Charters has developed to one of the most successful and appreciated charter boats in Madeira with hundreds of happy clients. Captain Anders has more than 40 years of fishing experience ranging from fly fishing in the Nordics to Big Game fishing in Florida, Mexico and the coasts of Africa.
Techniques
My favorite style of fishing is without doubt Trolling. There is nothing to compare with the sudden ripping of line from your reel as a good fish takes your lure. Watching a Marlin approach the spread and lighting up is something to be experienced and is very, very special. For stubbornness and dogged scrapping you would have to go a long way to beat a sizeable Tuna as he immediately descents into the depths upon striking.

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Calheta, Portugal
Background
Madeira Fishing charters was founded in 2012 and is owned and operated by Captain Anders Ekstrand. In 2023, we changed our name to Madeira Fishing Charters as we introduced a new and bigger boat called Prime, a Cabo 35 Express. Madeira Fishing Charters has developed to one of the most successful and appreciated charter boats in Madeira with hundreds of happy clients. Captain Anders has more than 40 years of fishing experience ranging from fly fishing in the Nordics to Big Game fishing in Florida, Mexico and the coasts of Africa.
Techniques
My favorite style of fishing is without doubt Trolling. There is nothing to compare with the sudden ripping of line from your reel as a good fish takes your lure. Watching a Marlin approach the spread and lighting up is something to be experienced and is very, very special. For stubbornness and dogged scrapping you would have to go a long way to beat a sizeable Tuna as he immediately descents into the depths upon striking.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(46 reviews)
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Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 46 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Catch intended fish
65%
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Ville S.
Tampere, Finland
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day big game trolling (AM)

VERIFIED   Big Game Trolling โ€“ Half Day (AM) on June 29, 2023
Amazing trip to the atlantic sea today with a very nice boat and professional crew. Captain Anders was super helpful and nice...
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Cory J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   Full Day โ€“ Mixed Fishing on June 27, 2023
Started off the trip with friendly conversation and high spirits. It was a rough day on the water, but we still landed a nice...
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Mike V.
New York, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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TUNA TIME

Big Game Trolling โ€“ Half Day (PM) on February 28, 2023
What can I say Best fishing experience I have had in years I have booked twice with these guys and they did not...
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Stephen L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Crew ex Gavito.

VERIFIED   Big Game Trolling โ€“ Half Day (PM) on July 21, 2023
Captain Anders and David made us very welcome we had a great afternoon fishing with them, both very knowledgeable would definitely...
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Roberto F.
Vienna, Austria
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day fishing

VERIFIED   Big Game Trolling โ€“ Half Day (AM) on August 11, 2023
We had a wonderful trip, but unfortunately we didnโ€˜t catch any fish.
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