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.

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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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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(142 reviews)
Angler's choice
Calheta
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Trips from US $286

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 142 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
56%
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Royston B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Skipper and crew!

VERIFIED   Evening Tuna Fishing Trip on April 14, 2026
I would absolutely book another charter with this Skipper. She promptly answered all messages and provided updated recommendations...
Royston B. recommends Flipper II Madeira
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Jay S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip, almost caught a big one!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Mixed Fishing am on June 10, 2026
Did a half day with some trolling and bottom fishing with captain Neil and Micky.ย  Got Mahi on the line but he shook free.ย ...
Jay S. recommends Flipper II Madeira
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Adrien T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Parfait

VERIFIED   Half Day Mixed Fishing am on June 6, 2026
Mick et son mari รฉtaient gรฉniaux. Ils nous ont directement mis ร  lโ€™aise et malgrรฉ que nous nโ€™ayons pas attrapรฉ de...
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Christoph G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Mixed Fishing pm on June 28, 2026
The fishnig trip was great, crew and boat did an outstandig job, I highly recommend this trip!
Christoph G. recommends Flipper II Madeira
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Gundars Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time in Madeira with Micky

VERIFIED   Half Day Mixed Fishing am on March 8, 2026
We went on a half day trip on Flipper II. Really had a pleasant day, despite not catching the big fish. On latter half of the...
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