Portugal Fishing Reports

Use a local captain. If you can fish with Capt. Anders, do not hesitate to do it. My wife and I stayed at a convenient Airbnb Loft - Madeira - Funchal - Calheta.

We took water and a few snacks. Capt Mike also had snacks on the boat, which we didn't eat because we were fishing the whole time. Have something to take the fish home in--cooler, etc. Also try to fish on a day without wind. Even though we had wind, we still had a fun time fishing.

The fishing trip on Flipper 2 was excellent. Could not recommend it any more enthusiastically. Practical tips before your trip - Bring change for the metered parking at Calheta Marina and we would not recommend using the Calheta Marina ATM which offers a really poor exchange rate. Get any cash you need before you arrive at the Marina.

Yes. The experience was great. The water was flat and we didnt go far offshore so it was an easy, smooth ride.

Prey for good weather. Book accomodation well in advance. It's very hard to get of your on a budget.

You can try everything you like. The captains always will ask you what you want to fish and how. I have chosen trolling but there is also bottom fishing,... We rent an appartement near the harbour. So it was an easy walk in the morning (5 minutes)to the boat. And as you leave very early in the morning you can get breakfast at the harbour promenade. There is a nice Cafe which was open at 8 when I arrived.

The 4 girls were 11, 12, 12 and 13. They had never been fishing before. They are normally afraid to touch anything different. By the end, all of them were baiting their own hooks, holding the fish to take them off the hooks, cleaning the fish for cooking, and cooking the fish. This was a fantastic thing for them, and the adults were totally relaxed as the crew looked after them perfectly.

There are no guarantees of catching . That's fishing though. As far as charters are concerned,the Gavito and crew were the best.

Not to worry, the people from Madeira are so helpful. Just take sun cream and a coat as it can get cold at night.

Accurate casting is needed. If you bring own tackle, 20lbs line is needed due to a lot if sunken woods

To trust Gavito's crew and you are in for a great experience. Do take lots of sunblock and maybe a book to read whilst resting a bit in the cabin during the intense midday sunny periods. Stay close to the fishing chair so you will be prepared when you get a bite. Train your hand for some tough reeling in when the fish is on the hook!!

Book with Captain Graham on Gavito.! Pick your target species and go for it.! You never know what will happen.!

Bottom-fishing out by the islands is awesome, super-rich with fish. Smaller fish but still very fun.

It depends on their experience. It also depends on whether you are solo or in a group. Even inexperienced anglers can try for 1000 lb Marlin.!! We all have to start somewhere. In the end it is down to personal choice. Go with Gavito and Graham Venters and you can try both big game and bottom fishing all in one day.!!

Que no se lo piensen dos veces y que la prueben, merece mucho la pena, disfrutarán mucho

If you can wait as late as possible to book so you get the right weather conditions and be patient !

Keep options open on big game or coastal trawling & bottom fishing to suit weather conditions

Let the crew know you're first timers and listen when they tell you what to do. Be prepared for a good fight if you want big fish :)

Bring wind resistant clothing as the temperature is nice but the winds are strong!

Hey it's not blue marlin offshore like in the summer but it's fun and consistent action with tasty fish for an incredible price in an unbelievable landscape, you should absolutely do this trip. The guides are top notch, extremely knowledgeable, helpful and a ton of fun. Great taste in music.