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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Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Flipper II Madeira

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(81 reviews)
Calheta
trips from US $268

Fishing Reports

Bait fishing with new anglers.
Bait fishing with new anglers.
Apr 22, 2024 Calheta
Slow start to the fiahing as we didnt have much tide. Lots of little bite and a couole of amall fish. As the trip went on and the tide ataryed to move we saw plenty of bbq size snappers, trigger fish and amberjack. We also saw bream and garoupers. A good bag of fish for our anglers and even enough for the captains dinner. Delicious and a fun trip
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Released a tuna with our good friend Ste
Released a tuna with our good friend Ste
Apr 19, 2024 Calheta
When ever we get the chance we like to get out and fish with our friends . Steve hooked this nice lottle bullet after losing a really big fish earlier. Happy days
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Coastal cruise with fishing.
Coastal cruise with fishing.
Mar 18, 2024 Calheta
Lovely trip with our friends from Germany. Looking forward to seeing you both next uear
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Tuna time
Tuna time
Mar 5, 2024 Calheta
Popped out this afternoon quickly hooked up to a bonito which fought well on light taclle. Followed that a little later with a nice skipjack and ended with an epic fight with a chunky big eye tuna. Result happy days
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Wahoo fishing
Wahoo fishing
Sep 28, 2023 Calheta
We are seeing some great wahoo and tuna fishing at the moment. Giving is good action on light tackle. Plenty of skip jacks around the island
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Bait fishing on fire
Bait fishing on fire
Jun 17, 2023 Calheta
Started the day getting live baits then headed to the chosen fishing ground. We were quickly into some lovely fish groupers, pargo and hammerhead aharks
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 81 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (77)
What a lovely morning!
What a lovely morning!
What a lovely morning!
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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
85%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
61%
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Scott B.
Gillingham, United Kingdom
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day bottom fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (AM) on July 12, 2023
Fish werenโ€™t havenโ€™t it today sadly but still managed a trigger fish / mackerel and wot I thought was a snapper
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Aymeric N.
Amadora, Portugal
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Big Game Fishing (AM) on June 22, 2023
Perfect crew, material, weather. The fish was missing but this is fishingโ€ฆand it was only 4 hours at sea
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Renรฉ G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Flipper II Calheta/Madeira

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (AM) on October 11, 2023
Super boat, good fishing, a very friendly and competent Crew. They know what they do. Many thanks
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Igors J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (PM) on December 2, 2023
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Oliver H.
Funchal, Portugal
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Full Day Big Game

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Big Game Fishing on July 13, 2023
Awesome experience ๐Ÿ˜Š The Crew (Mick & Neil) weโ€™re very nice any explained everything. They did everything to catch...
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