Captain
José Serrão

Member since October 2014 Funchal, Portugal
Background
Captain José Serrão was born on Madeira Island in April, 1973. At the age of 15 he emigrated to South Africa with his family, living in Cape Town for 12 years and working for commercial fishing in the area. In the year 2000, he returned to Madeira Island and has since been working as a captain for Madeira Big Game Fishing Company aboard the vessel "Our Mary."
Techniques
The boat "Our Mary" comes fully equipped with fighting chair by GameFisher, Riggers, Rod's and Reels (by Shimano) and Lures. Tackle is provided with Shimano Tiagra fishing reels: " 130", "80" and "50". We do Skate Fishing for Stingrays and Tope with Shimano reels weighing 30 pounds. Light tackle also provided for Bottom Fishing

Hey, I'm Captain José Serrão

Funchal, Portugal
Background
Captain José Serrão was born on Madeira Island in April, 1973. At the age of 15 he emigrated to South Africa with his family, living in Cape Town for 12 years and working for commercial fishing in the area. In the year 2000, he returned to Madeira Island and has since been working as a captain for Madeira Big Game Fishing Company aboard the vessel "Our Mary."
Techniques
The boat "Our Mary" comes fully equipped with fighting chair by GameFisher, Riggers, Rod's and Reels (by Shimano) and Lures. Tackle is provided with Shimano Tiagra fishing reels: " 130", "80" and "50". We do Skate Fishing for Stingrays and Tope with Shimano reels weighing 30 pounds. Light tackle also provided for Bottom Fishing

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(106 reviews)
Funchal
 3 bookings in the past week.
trips from US $194

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 106 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.2 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (62)
Half day of Prof trolling seeking the big trophy
Full Day Shared Trip of mixed fishing
Half Day Trip with Capt. Jos\u00e9
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Angler rating
68
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
75%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
53%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
48%
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Casper K.
Canico, Portugal
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on June 24, 2023
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IVAN G.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with José

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on April 16, 2023
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Gareth J.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) - Shared on October 13, 2023
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Simon U.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

It was absolutely worth it!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Shared on March 10, 2023
I‘ve booked the full day trip in march 23. We went out for trolling and bottom fishing. After 2.5 hours of trolling (no catch)...
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Andrew B.
Portugal
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A day to remember forever

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Shared on September 5, 2022
We have been coming to Madeira for years and always wanted to go big game fishing. This trip I was celebrating by 60th birthday...
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