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.
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Flipper II Madeira

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(112 reviews)
Calheta
 Last booking: 3 hours ago
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Trips from US $290

Fishing Reports

White Marlin on light tackle
White Marlin on light tackle
Jul 29, 2025 Calheta
Full day bug game fishing and it was a slow morning we concentrated on tuna as one of our fellow captain had just had a tripple hit of big eye tuna. We didnt manage to hook up in the first few hour then suddenly a bill fish came i to the spread all lit up and chasing our lures. After 4 or 5 goes he finally took the smallest lure in the soread and it was Fish On!!! All line in and our angler was now fighting his first billfish. Nit a big one but it ran and it jumped to entertain us all. Fight lasted about 20mins before we released a very healthy white marlin. Happy day s?
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Spearfish
Spearfish
Jul 20, 2025 Calheta
Just 15mins out of the marina and shotgun went screaming offโ€ฆโ€ฆlines clearer in super quick time and we started playing the fish. After a good fight we safely released a really nice spearfish
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Steves birthday trip
Steves birthday trip
Jun 17, 2025 Calheta
Steve has fished 4 days big game with us. Day one we hooked into a blue marlin cleared all the lines and started to back down. After 10mins the fish shook the hook so we put all lines out again. Within 10 mins we had a lovely big spearfish come into the spread all lit up and it followed our lure for 3.5 mins knocked the lure out of the clip and then swam away. Very exciting but no catch today. Day 2 started with a nice mahi mahi in the morning then just before lunch a brilliant take and marlin on โ€ฆ. Reel screamed away and the fight was on. A half hour fight brough a 500lb marlin to the boat. Well done Steve a fathers day marlin!!! Later that afternoon we had a double strike and 2 nice mahi mahi. Day 3. Very quite out in the water no strikes at all. Day 4 and Steves ? we left the harbour set of the lures and just 10 mins in a big strike!!!! Marlin on this time a much bigger fish. And it jumped and ran 9 times before we managed to get it to the boat. We safely released an 800lb marlin! Happy Birthday Steve ?
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First hook up of the 2025 season for Fli
First hook up of the 2025 season for Fli
May 30, 2025 Calheta
First hook up of the 2025 season for Flipper II lovely blue marlin hit left long and the reel screamed away. We quickly cleared all the lines and with our angler in the chair we started the fight. 5 minutes into the fight the fish turned and shook the hook. Shame this was only a three hour trip and with more time we may well have hooked up again. We saw plenty of life out there today. The season is starting!!
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Wahoo and mahi mahi
Wahoo and mahi mahi
May 22, 2025 Calheta
Two half day big game fishing trips today. This morning a lovely wahoo was landed by our french customers and this afternoon deapite trying the wahoo did not hite but we did see the first mahi mahi which is a great sign as thats marlin food. The water temperature is upto 20 degrees and rhe latest news is the first blue marlin was landed off of Funchal today.
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Captain Mick gets her chance this aftern
Captain Mick gets her chance this aftern
May 15, 2025 Calheta
So today we had a soace this afternoon so decided to go and have a go ourselves. We had only been out 40mins when we got a bite. Played it stand up and soon we had another wahoo onboard. Out again tomorrow with customers so fingers crossed for more fun
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 112 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Super trip even without fish
Super trip even without fish
Super trip even without fish
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Tarus C.
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5.0 / 5
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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...
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Konrad W.
Excellent
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Super trip even without fish

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day โ€“ Big Game Fishing (AM) on July 13, 2025
The trip and crew were awsome. We didnโ€™t catch any fish but sometimes it is like that. Boat was super, equipment also. Crew...
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Brian M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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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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Jason P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Kids first fishing trip in the ocean

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (PM) on July 13, 2025
The crew made the fishing fun, particularly for my 7 and 9 year old. They loved the fishing lessons and the lack of any boredom....
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Filip N.
Excellent
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So close to a marlin!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Big Game Fishing (am) on May 30, 2025
Great crew on a clean and pleasant boat. We had the fortune of getting a marlin to go for the bait but unfortunately it spit...
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