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August

Blue Marlin finally arrive in the Azores, meaning it’s all action everywhere in Portugal. The mainland’s seasonal freshwater fish have all moved on, but you can still enjoy the great Carp fishing Portugal has to offer.

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What anglers said about fishing in Portugal

Superb trip with excellent quality equipment, knowledgable crew. Cannot recommend them all more!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Superb trip with excellent quality equipment, knowledgable crew. Cannot recommend them all more!
Ocean Fun & Fishing – Big Game Portugal
Ocean Fun & Fishing – Big Game Portugal
Bring a second set of clothes if you’re staying for super so you don’t smell fishy!!
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Bring a second set of clothes if you’re staying for super so you don’t smell fishy!!
Bottom Fishing & Shark Fishing Trips
Bottom Fishing & Shark Fishing Trips
Great time of the year for trout and croaker! Nice sized fish and fun to reel in!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great time of the year for trout and croaker! Nice sized fish and fun to reel in!
Lisbon Fish
Lisbon Fish
I would definitely recommend fishing in Tavira, there are many species of fish throughout the year, middle of July being a good time for tuna
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would definitely recommend fishing in Tavira, there are many species of fish throughout the year, middle of July being a good time for tuna
Áqua Fishing Charters
Áqua Fishing Charters
Yes. Although it was a little on the slow side today, there are definitely fish here. And it picked up the last hour we were on the water, naturally.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes. Although it was a little on the slow side today, there are definitely fish here. And it picked up the last hour we were on the water, naturally.
Native Crew – Fishing & Tours
Native Crew – Fishing & Tours
Worth a day out. But check the sea state before you book. As the sea can be rough .
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Worth a day out. But check the sea state before you book. As the sea can be rough .
Bottom Fishing & Shark Fishing Trips
Bottom Fishing & Shark Fishing Trips
Easy way to fish for the first time. 3 people on out trip caught their first fish today!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Easy way to fish for the first time. 3 people on out trip caught their first fish today!
Lisbon Fish
Lisbon Fish
Make sure you have sun protection, something to drink and something for sea sickness when going on this type of fishing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you have sun protection, something to drink and something for sea sickness when going on this type of fishing.
Áqua Fishing Charters
Áqua Fishing Charters
Stay in Calheta as the roads can get busy so a taxi from Funchal is not cheap and takes a fair while on the way home. Beware of celebrations involving Poncha.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Stay in Calheta as the roads can get busy so a taxi from Funchal is not cheap and takes a fair while on the way home. Beware of celebrations involving Poncha.
Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime
Madeira Fishing Charters – Prime
It's a bit hit and miss this time of year, it would seem. Depends on the bait and if the squid and mackerel are in. Was a pleasure to see a shoal of juvenile Marlin and had 2 different species of Amberjack.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It's a bit hit and miss this time of year, it would seem. Depends on the bait and if the squid and mackerel are in. Was a pleasure to see a shoal of juvenile Marlin and had 2 different species of Amberjack.
Native Crew – Fishing & Tours
Native Crew – Fishing & Tours
It’s fishing - you might catch a lot or you might be along for a boat ride…enjoy the experience!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It’s fishing - you might catch a lot or you might be along for a boat ride…enjoy the experience!
Flipper II Madeira
Flipper II Madeira
Take a motion sickness tablet if you can before you go, just to be on the safe side. Hold onto your hat too!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take a motion sickness tablet if you can before you go, just to be on the safe side. Hold onto your hat too!
Azores Fishing Charter – Rodman 30'
Azores Fishing Charter – Rodman 30'
Be prepared for wind and waves. If you are accustomed to inland lake conditions I would recommend that you take motion sickness medication prior to leaving the dock and stay out on deck whenever possible.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared for wind and waves. If you are accustomed to inland lake conditions I would recommend that you take motion sickness medication prior to leaving the dock and stay out on deck whenever possible.
Azores Fishing Charter – Rodman 30'
Azores Fishing Charter – Rodman 30'
Although I didn't really need to this particular day, layer up, it can get cold on a cloudy day, especially when your moving to spots.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Although I didn't really need to this particular day, layer up, it can get cold on a cloudy day, especially when your moving to spots.
Atlantis Water Fun
Atlantis Water Fun
It’s a great time all the time. Fishing is of course seasonal but the experience is amazing here
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It’s a great time all the time. Fishing is of course seasonal but the experience is amazing here
Grand Holiday Tours
Grand Holiday Tours
Go with Alex and Lucy for their kindness,generosity,friendliness and knowledge
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go with Alex and Lucy for their kindness,generosity,friendliness and knowledge
Grand Holiday Tours
Grand Holiday Tours
You muilst take the trip as a wholesome experience. Even though we did not catch a Moby Dick we have truly enjoyed the views, sun, hills around us.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
You muilst take the trip as a wholesome experience. Even though we did not catch a Moby Dick we have truly enjoyed the views, sun, hills around us.
ODF - Ocean Dive & Fishing LDA
ODF - Ocean Dive & Fishing LDA
There are a great many boats operating in Funchal, so it may be hard to choose one, I really think fishing for 4 hours in the morning with Madeira Sight Casting is the best option, you have a good chance of catching with them, far better than hour after hour of mindless and very expensive trolling and the fish you do catch can still be quite spectacular
Excellent
5.0 / 5
There are a great many boats operating in Funchal, so it may be hard to choose one, I really think fishing for 4 hours in the morning with Madeira Sight Casting is the best option, you have a good chance of catching with them, far better than hour after hour of mindless and very expensive trolling and the fish you do catch can still be quite spectacular
Madeira Sight Casting
Madeira Sight Casting
My initial review in retrospect was too harsh.I can say that at this time of year fishing was very slow.Maybe I should have booked a full day but I didn't know.The boat ,the captain and first mate were excellent and I would recommend them.I guess with only one trip I can't fairly judge the fishing opportunities.i would book again with Adriano.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
My initial review in retrospect was too harsh.I can say that at this time of year fishing was very slow.Maybe I should have booked a full day but I didn't know.The boat ,the captain and first mate were excellent and I would recommend them.I guess with only one trip I can't fairly judge the fishing opportunities.i would book again with Adriano.
Azorfish – Ratinho 28'
Azorfish – Ratinho 28'
Bring a travel rod to fish from the dock in the harbour. Lots of fish in there.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring a travel rod to fish from the dock in the harbour. Lots of fish in there.
Azorfish – Ratinho 28'
Azorfish – Ratinho 28'