Captain
Mick French

Member since February 2021 Calheta, Portugal
Background
Skipper Mick and her Husband Skipper Neil have been running charter fishing boats for 30 years in the UK. As a couple, they have fished all round the world and have have a passion for big game. Two years ago we packed up our fishing business in UK to fulfill their dream of running their own charter business. Skipper Mick invites you to join her on memorable fishing trips in Calheta in Portugal. She's a seasoned fisherman and cordial skipper who'll take you to the best spots in the area and share all his knowledge and skills to make your fishing experience the best possible.

Hey, I'm Captain Mick French

Calheta, Portugal
Background
Skipper Mick and her Husband Skipper Neil have been running charter fishing boats for 30 years in the UK. As a couple, they have fished all round the world and have have a passion for big game. Two years ago we packed up our fishing business in UK to fulfill their dream of running their own charter business. Skipper Mick invites you to join her on memorable fishing trips in Calheta in Portugal. She's a seasoned fisherman and cordial skipper who'll take you to the best spots in the area and share all his knowledge and skills to make your fishing experience the best possible.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(118 reviews)
Calheta
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $293

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 118 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (125)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
60%
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Mason B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Mick

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day โ€“ Big Game Fishing (PM) on August 27, 2025
Thank you guys so much! It was so nice getting out on the water showing us a bunch of cool stuff and putting us on a fish!...
Mason B. recommends Flipper II Madeira
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Tarus C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

No bites but my 3 year old is hooks!

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Big Game Fishing (AM) on May 29, 2025
It was a great half day trip on the water -ย  the lure spread looked amazing, the captain and crew did everything perfectly...
Tarus C. recommends Flipper II Madeira
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Neil B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day out

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day โ€“ Big Game Fishing (PM) on August 28, 2025
Sometimes they donโ€™t bite ... it s called fishing, not catching, so never sure of a fish. Neil went out of his way...
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Dainius V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly recommend

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day โ€“ Big Game Fishing (PM) on August 23, 2025
The crew was amazing. Micky and Neil are true fans of what they do. Our expierence was amazing-nice boat, great equipment,...
Dainius V. recommends Flipper II Madeira
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Brian M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Unlucky with the weather but good day out nontheless

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Big Game Fishing (PM) on May 11, 2025
We can tell in the short time we spent with Mick and Neil that they are really good people. They really care about the experience...
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