Charter Operator

Madeira Fishing Charters

Nationality: British
Languages: English, Portuguese
Experience: 13 years

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Charter Operator
Madeira Fishing Charters

Member since May 2016 Calheta, Portugal

Background: Our charter company was founded in 2012 and is owned and operated by Captain Simon Alford. Madeira Fishing Charters has developed to be one of the most successful and appreciated charter boats in Madeira. Thousands of happy clients have been fishing with us since 2012. Captain Simon and renowned Claudio have more than 40 years of fishing experience ranging from fly fishing in the UK Big Game fishing in Florida, Mexico, South America and the coasts of Africa. Welcome to Madeira Fishing Charters and to Madeira Island! tightlines Capt Simon
Techniques: Our favourite 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.

Hey, we're Madeira Fishing Charters

Calheta, Portugal

Background: Our charter company was founded in 2012 and is owned and operated by Captain Simon Alford. Madeira Fishing Charters has developed to be one of the most successful and appreciated charter boats in Madeira. Thousands of happy clients have been fishing with us since 2012. Captain Simon and renowned Claudio have more than 40 years of fishing experience ranging from fly fishing in the UK Big Game fishing in Florida, Mexico, South America and the coasts of Africa. Welcome to Madeira Fishing Charters and to Madeira Island! tightlines Capt Simon
Techniques: Our favourite 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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Fishing Reports

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Simon A.

Captain

My Charter Listing

Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime

4.9 / 5

(70 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(70 reviews)

Calheta • 35 ft • 6 persons

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Trips from US $697

Fishing Reports

Still plenty of Wahoo in Madeira

Oct 22, 2024 Calheta

Some realy happy customers ad plenty of Wahoo around

Blue Marlin - 700lbs

Aug 1, 2024 Calheta

Another beautiful blue marlin releaed from Prime today. Juan did a great job in the chair. 10 for 14 so far this season!

Blue marlin - 800lbs

Jul 30, 2024 Calheta

Experienced clients from Costa Rica was able to release this big madeira mama. 3,5 hour fight!

Blue marlin!

Jul 22, 2024 Calheta

A nice fish releaesd wirh a 17 year old boy in the chair whi did very well in the chair.

Another release. Pulled the hook whike wiring the fish.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 70 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		66
4 stars		3
3 stars		1
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	98%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	99%
Appropriate for children
	84%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	71%

Appropriate for children
	84%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	71%

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Ri-Yun V. B.

Zaandam, Netherlands

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED 4 Hour – Sport Fishing on July 6, 2021

Ri-Yun V. B.

Zaandam, Netherlands

5.0 / 5

Jul 6, 2021

4 Hour – Sport Fishing

July fishing trip

VERIFIED

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Peter P.

Netherlands

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Making the extra effort

4 Hour – Bottom Fishing (AM) on June 30, 2019

Peter P.

Netherlands

5.0 / 5

Jun 30, 2019

4 Hour – Bottom Fishing (AM)

Recently I have been on two fishing trips with Graham. He is knowledgeable and competent. He knows when to fish, where to fish and how to fish. The result: really nice fishes such as Red Snapper and big Trigger Fish. We froze the fish and took it home to Holland to eat. Really recommended.

Recently I have been on two fishing trips with Graham. He is knowledgeable and competent. He knows when to fish, where to fish...

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Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 14, 2019

Thank you so much for your great review. It is most appreciated and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Enjoy eating the fish.

Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 14, 2019

Thank you so much for your great review. It is most appreciated and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Enjoy eating the fish.

Charter Operator replied

Vincent R.

Grandevent, Switzerland

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED 4 Hour – Sport Fishing on August 27, 2020

Vincent R.

Grandevent, Switzerland

5.0 / 5

Aug 27, 2020

4 Hour – Sport Fishing

Half day trip

VERIFIED

It was not a perfect day for fishing but we were lucky and spent a lovely trip thanks to this awesome crew! See you next year :)

It was not a perfect day for fishing but we were lucky and spent a lovely trip thanks to this awesome crew! See you next...

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Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on August 28, 2020

Thanks for your review Vincent. We are so happy that you enjoyed the day on the Gavito. Looking forward to see you next year! /The Gavito crew

Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on August 28, 2020

Thanks for your review Vincent. We are so happy that you enjoyed the day on the Gavito. Looking forward to see you next year!

/The Gavito crew

Charter Operator replied

Gary S.

Rainham, United Kingdom

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Bottom and Game Fishing on Gavito

VERIFIED 4 Hour – Bottom Fishing (AM) on August 9, 2019

Gary S.

Rainham, United Kingdom

5.0 / 5

Aug 9, 2019

4 Hour – Bottom Fishing (AM)

Bottom and Game Fishing on Gavito

VERIFIED

Had a couple of great days out on the Gavito with Captain Graham. Prompt pick up and plenty to eat and drink on board with fishing to boot!! I look forward to our next trip in 2020!

Had a couple of great days out on the Gavito with Captain Graham. Prompt pick up and plenty to eat and drink on board with...

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Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on August 13, 2019

Hi Gary. We look forward to your next trip too. Glad you enjoyed yourselves. Don’t forget to contact me regarding shipping.

Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on August 13, 2019

Hi Gary. We look forward to your next trip too. Glad you enjoyed yourselves. Don’t forget to contact me regarding shipping.

Charter Operator replied

FishingBooker Member

Eltham, United Kingdom

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

7 days of bliss & banter with loads of fish chucked in for good measure ..

Big Game Package: 3-4 People on July 2, 2018

FishingBooker Member

Eltham, United Kingdom

5.0 / 5

Jul 2, 2018

Big Game Package: 3-4 People

7 days of bliss & banter with loads of fish chucked in for good measure ..

This was the second time we used Gavito & yet again a first class service with so much knowledge of the sea,the skipper graham isn’t short of banter either along with Orlando with over 4 generations of local knowledge all in all a great team & would recommend to anyone who wants the chance to catch some memorable fish of a lifetime .

This was the second time we used Gavito & yet again a first class service with so much knowledge of the sea,the skipper graham...

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Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 10, 2018

Many thanks for such a great review. Both Orlando and I take pride in giving good service. It is really great to have clients on board who appreciate good banter, our knowledge of fishing and our ability to put you on the fish. We were extremely lucky to get you on the mark which was between Poto do Pargo and Porto Moniz,

Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 10, 2018

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Bottom and Game Fishing on Gavito

Bottom and Game Fishing on Gavito

7 days of bliss & banter with loads of fish chucked in for good measure ..

7 days of bliss & banter with loads of fish chucked in for good measure ..

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