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.

Reviews

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

Last booking: 4 days ago

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Trips from US $702

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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Anders E.

Funchal, Portugal

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Bottom fishing with the kids

Bottom Fishing Package: 3-4 People on April 4, 2018

Anders E.

Funchal, Portugal

5.0 / 5

Apr 4, 2018

Bottom Fishing Package: 3-4 People

Another great trip with Graham on the Gavito. This time with our kids, bottom fishing for red snappers and trigger fish. We enjoyed everything about the trip and we were lucky to be able to bring home a couple of good sized trigger fish to put on the barbecue along with some memorable fishing stories from Graham. We will be back of course!

Another great trip with Graham on the Gavito. This time with our kids, bottom fishing for red snappers and trigger fish. We...

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Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on April 5, 2018

Thank you for your excellent revue. We are always pleased to see people returning to fish from Gavito. It shows that results are good and the trip is memorable. We look forward to seeing you when you next return to the Island.

Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on April 5, 2018

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Anna D.

Schiedam, Netherlands

4.0 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED 4 Hour – Sport Fishing on May 10, 2022

Anna D.

Schiedam, Netherlands

4.0 / 5

May 10, 2022

4 Hour – Sport Fishing

May fishing trip

VERIFIED

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Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on May 23, 2022

Thank you for your kind review, Anna. It was a pleasure having you on board. I hope that you enjoyed your catch! Capt. Andes

Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on May 23, 2022

Thank you for your kind review, Anna. It was a pleasure having you on board. I hope that you enjoyed your catch!
Capt. Andes

Charter Operator replied

FishingBooker Member

Thatcham, United Kingdom

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Frequent flyer!

Big Game Package: 1-2 People on April 2, 2017

FishingBooker Member

Thatcham, United Kingdom

5.0 / 5

Apr 2, 2017

Big Game Package: 1-2 People

Frequent flyer!

I have fished with Graham and his crew for several years now. In addition to the marlin we have also spent time pursuing some of the other species that abound, but are never really targeted such as amberjack and even sharks. I really recommend trying fishing for some of these other species. Graham has excellent tackle for all types of fishing so I can travel light and take advantage of the close proximity of Madeira.

I have fished with Graham and his crew for several years now. In addition to the marlin we have also spent time pursuing some...

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Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on April 5, 2018

Thank you for your revue Duncan, we are always pleased to see you and fish of Gavito. It is always a pleasure to try alternative fishing styles and, so far, we have nearly always had good results. We are developing our skills in both Speed Jigging and slow Jigging in May and will be adding these styles to our repertoire very soon. We look forward to welcoming you on board again soon.

Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on April 5, 2018

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FishingBooker Member

Lisbon, Portugal

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Experimental Jigging in Madeira

4 Hour – Sport Fishing on May 30, 2018

FishingBooker Member

Lisbon, Portugal

5.0 / 5

May 30, 2018

4 Hour – Sport Fishing

Experimental Jigging in Madeira

A great day out with plenty of friendly banter. Conditions far from ideal for jigging with wind against a strong tide but still managed to boat a very nice Pargo. All in all a very enjoyable day on the water.

A great day out with plenty of friendly banter. Conditions far from ideal for jigging with wind against a strong tide...

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Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on May 31, 2018

Thanks for your great review. Happy that you caught a good fish and enjoyed the day. Look forward to fishing with you again soon. Regards Graham

Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on May 31, 2018

Thanks for your great review. Happy that you caught a good fish and enjoyed the day. Look forward to fishing with you again soon.
Regards
Graham

Charter Operator replied

Christopher S.

Friedrichshafen, Germany

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half day Bottom fishing with Captain Graham

VERIFIED Half Day Bottom Fishing – Shared on September 30, 2019

Christopher S.

Friedrichshafen, Germany

5.0 / 5

Sep 30, 2019

Half Day Bottom Fishing – Shared

Half day Bottom fishing with Captain Graham

VERIFIED

One word description..AWESOME!

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Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on October 13, 2019

Thanks for a great review Chris! We always try our best to make our trips memorable. We hope that you and Vanessa will join us again for another fishing adventure!

Madeira Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on October 13, 2019

Thanks for a great review Chris! We always try our best to make our trips memorable.
We hope that you and Vanessa will join us again for another fishing adventure!

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Bottom fishing with the kids

Bottom fishing with the kids

May fishing trip

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Experimental Jigging in Madeira

Experimental Jigging in Madeira

Half day Bottom fishing with Captain Graham

Half day Bottom fishing with Captain Graham

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