Big Game Fishing in Madeira

Madeira fishing

Big game fishing in Madeira is internationally renowned and for many fishermen and women is the experience of a lifetime! Very large fish can be taken here and the World Cup Blue Marlin Championship has been won repeatedly by fishermen in Madeira.

From our base in Calheta we offer you the chance to go big game fishing in Madeira for marlin, wahoo, tuna, shark, broadbill swordfish, amberjack, dorado, blue fish, barracuda and shark. One of our clients recently caught two big blue marlin in 3 days of fishing- one weighing 950lbs/432kg and the other 750lbs/341kg for the clients they were the fish of a lifetime and the realization of a long held dream. The best season to catch blue marlin in Madeira is from late April to the end of September.

Our Madeira big game fishing trips are in an equipped 40ft sports fishing boat and you will be accompanied by a very experienced captain and first mate. The fish are caught on a catch and release basis so be sure to bring a camera to record your catch! Big game fishing holiday packages are available with accommodation in a beautiful, luxury villa with private pool and sea views.

The boat is also available for private charter for whale and dolphin watching trips and romantic sunset cruises. Madeira is one of the best places in the world to see wild dolphins and whales including Fin Whales, Sperm Whales, Sei Whales, Pilot Whales, various kinds of Beaked Whale, Humpback Whales, Oceanic Dolphins, Atlantic Spotted Dolphins, Common Dolphins, Bottle Nose Dolphins, Striped Dolphins, Rough Tooth Dolphins, Risso’s Dolphins and many others.

On a typical day cruise you could observe dolphins, whales and colorful flying fish, turtles, manta rays, sun fish, sharks and rare sea birds. There is breath-taking coastal scenery with many waterfalls and amazing multi-colored rock formations. During your cruise you can pause for a swim in the clear blue sea, sunbathe and explore coves and bays that can only be reached by boat.

If you would like to go fishing in Madeira or to charter the boat for a cruise please contact us using the contact form.

Madeira fishing