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
(110 reviews)
Calheta
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $292

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 110 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (121)
Super trip even without fish
Super trip even without fish
Super trip even without fish
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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
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
61%
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James M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Day trip Charter from Calhetta.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Big Game Fishing on May 22, 2025
We were made very welcome and well looked after on our full days fishing trip by Neil and Mick. Flipper 11 is a well...
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Craig P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great half day trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (PM) on August 8, 2024
Wanted to get on the water to catch a few fish. Chose to bottom fish to assure all four of us had a chance to reel something...
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Alexander G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Big game fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Big Game Fishing (AM) on June 6, 2025
Unfortunately no marlin or tuna, but a nice fishing trip nonetheless.
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Don S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

1Grouper caught. Terrific battle w Amberjack

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (AM) on June 4, 2025
Both Captain Micky and her husband Neil, are truly experienced with 15-20 yrs. of Charter fishing. They are very capable of...
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Michael S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Two wonderful days

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Big Game Fishing (AM) on July 31, 2024
Just had two days with Neil & Mickey - they couldnโ€™t have tried harder for us to catch a Marlin. Great company and proper...
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