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
(109 reviews)
Calheta
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Trips from US $294

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 109 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (114)
No bites but my 3 year old is hooks!
Great experience
Fishing with Mick
+111
Angler rating
101
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
62%
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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
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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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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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Filip N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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FishingBooker Member
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip

Half Day โ€“ Big Game Fishing (PM) on May 7, 2025
We did a half day and Mick and Neil were incredibly supportive and flexible in accommodating the best time frame to work around...
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Caitlin M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best quick and successful charter with Micky and Neil!!

VERIFIED   Coastal Cruise with Fishing on August 19, 2024
We loved our experience with Micky and Neil! We did a quick cruise (2 hours) mostly expecting just a nice ride and views of...
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