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
(125 reviews)
Angler's choice
Calheta
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $291

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 125 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (125)
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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
87%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
61%
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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.
Alexander G. recommends Flipper II Madeira
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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...
Don S. recommends Flipper II Madeira
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Serhii S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 9, 2025
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Dan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Big Game Fishing on April 11, 2025
The captain and crew put us on the fish even though the weather was less than ideal. Great experience. Very knowledgeable....
Dan C. recommends Flipper II Madeira
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Christopher N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Big Game Fishing (PM) on October 9, 2025
Christopher N. recommends Flipper II Madeira
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