Water was so flat, you wouldn’t know you were on the ocean. Went on an afternoon half-day bottom fishing trip on 20 June 2025. Weather was good. A bit overcast to start the day, which was perfect. Began with trolling west along the coast in hopes of getting a barracuda strike, or some other species. Had a few on the Lowrance, but couldn’t entice them to bite. Made it to where we turned out to sea to hit our bottom-fishing target spots. Got a bite as we dropped the first bait in the water. Lost it on the way up. Hit a couple spots and got a few smaller Red Snapper in the cooler. Best fish of the day was a 3.7-kilo Red Snapper. Used some fresh squid for bait. Captain Pedro and First Mate John (sorry I can’t spell it correctly, João?) were great. We learned a lot about fishing in this area, and also a lot of cultural/historical info about Madeira as we traveled along the coast. The fish weren’t quite as interested in us as we were with them. Still, the crew did their best and we did manage to put a few in the cooler, including the afore mentioned Red Snapper. Had it been another day of the week, we’d have taken it to a local restaurant for dinner. Great day overall. Sure beat working. Would definitely fish with them again. Thanks, fellas!
Water was so flat, you wouldn’t know you were on the ocean. Went on an afternoon half-day bottom fishing trip on 20 June 2025. Weather was good. A bit overcast to start the day, which was perfect. Began with trolling west along the coast in hopes of getting a barracuda strike, or some other species. Had a few on the Lowrance, but couldn’t entice them to bite. Made it to where we turned out to sea to hit our bottom-fishing target spots. Got a bite as we dropped the first... More
We had an amazing day out on the water with Pedro and Dino! Both of them were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience really enjoyable. They knew exactly where to take us and helped us land two beautiful snappers. The trip was relaxed but exciting, and we felt well looked after from start to finish. Highly recommend them if you’re looking for a great fishing experience!
An unforgettable experience! A big thank you to Pedro and Dino for such a fantastic day out on the boat. Not only was it a lot of fun, but we also learned so much about fishing and the sea. Everything was well explained and made the experience exciting and enjoyable. My son is already saying, ‘Next year we’re coming back!
Had a great time on a shared fishing trip with Pedro. The big fish weren’t biting but we still got some nice Barracuda and other fish. The trip was good fun and we shared some beers and good conversation. A lot of interesting insight from Pedro on the fishing both in Madeira and surrounding areas which really showed the depth of his expertise.
My only regret was not taking the 7 hour trip in the end! Like I said…next time I’m in Madeira! Thanks for the fun trip :)
Had a great time on a shared fishing trip with Pedro. The big fish weren’t biting but we still got some nice Barracuda and other fish. The trip was good fun and we shared some beers and good conversation. A lot of interesting insight from Pedro on the fishing both in Madeira and surrounding areas which really showed the depth of his expertise. My only regret was not taking the 7 hour trip in the end! Like I said…next time I’m in Madeira! Thanks for the fun trip :)
Hi Ian! Thank you so much for this amazing review and for joining us on board. It was a real pleasure sharing the day with you, even if the big ones were a bit shy! I’m really happy you enjoyed the experience, the beers, and the good conversations.
Next time, we’ll definitely aim for that 7-hour trip and who knows… maybe the big one will be waiting for you! Until then, tight lines and hope to see you again in Madeira!
Be a Native and join the crew anytime!
Hi Ian! Thank you so much for this amazing review and for joining us on board. It was a real pleasure sharing the day with you, even if the big ones were a bit shy! I’m really happy you enjoyed the experience, the beers, and the good conversations. Next time, we’ll definitely aim for that 7-hour trip and who knows… maybe the big one will be waiting for you! Until then, tight lines and hope to see you again in Madeira! Be a Native and join the crew anytime!
Thanks to Captain Pedro and Dino for a great holiday experience. The fish were hard come by but we had a fantastic time and a few fish for the pot. Thanks in particular for creating a great memory for my son and looking after us. Hope to see you again! Trigger fish on the rapalla what a surprise.