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What anglers said about fishing in Portugal

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
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'
Bring sunscreen, a jacket, snacks if you want, and wear clothes that can get dirty (fish gunk). And listen to the crew, they know better than you and are experienced.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring sunscreen, a jacket, snacks if you want, and wear clothes that can get dirty (fish gunk). And listen to the crew, they know better than you and are experienced.
Madeira Sight Casting
Madeira Sight Casting
The fishing has been tough but if you're prepared to work and listen to your skipper, you'll find your reward.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The fishing has been tough but if you're prepared to work and listen to your skipper, you'll find your reward.
Fish Point
Fish Point
Crew and Equipment highly professional but of course it still depends on your luck
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew and Equipment highly professional but of course it still depends on your luck
Oceantur Azores Sportfishing – 42'
Oceantur Azores Sportfishing – 42'
Make sure you start early in the morning. The water temperature is high during the afternoon, catching fish becomes difficult then.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you start early in the morning. The water temperature is high during the afternoon, catching fish becomes difficult then.
Mandrake Fishing Charters
Mandrake Fishing Charters
Highly recommended. We don't know the first thing about fishing....they will do everything for you....all you need to do is real in the fish!
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Highly recommended. We don't know the first thing about fishing....they will do everything for you....all you need to do is real in the fish!
Aquasares Offshore Fishing Charters
Aquasares Offshore Fishing Charters
I loved that the captain said some days are good for the fishermen and some are good days for the fish. We didn't catch anything but it was a beautiful day...and good for the fish.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
I loved that the captain said some days are good for the fishermen and some are good days for the fish. We didn't catch anything but it was a beautiful day...and good for the fish.
Lara Jade Sportfishing
Lara Jade Sportfishing
Take some sea sickness medication, it worked really well for the ones who took them from our company, but those who didn’t think would get sick did get sick even though the sea was relatively calm.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Take some sea sickness medication, it worked really well for the ones who took them from our company, but those who didn’t think would get sick did get sick even though the sea was relatively calm.
ODF - Ocean Dive & Fishing LDA
ODF - Ocean Dive & Fishing LDA
Be patient it can be a long day with not much action. Enjoy the boat ride if you don’t end up catching anything.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be patient it can be a long day with not much action. Enjoy the boat ride if you don’t end up catching anything.
Ocean Fun & Fishing – Big Game Portugal
Ocean Fun & Fishing – Big Game Portugal
Yes the biggest Marlin I have seen in many years of fishing ! But not landed.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes the biggest Marlin I have seen in many years of fishing ! But not landed.
Azorfish – Ratinho 28'
Azorfish – Ratinho 28'
Super active day - perfect for young kids, some snapper 3-4kg were biggest but caught dozens of fish 1kg +
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Super active day - perfect for young kids, some snapper 3-4kg were biggest but caught dozens of fish 1kg +
Azores Fishing Experience – NSTours
Azores Fishing Experience – NSTours