Fishing with Berno on the Happy Hooker I
Mindelo, Cape Verde (Cape Verde)
Captain Berno Niebuhr hopes to welcome you soon on the Cape Verde Islands. Those who travel to Cabo Verde for fishing usually want to pursue marlin. The Atlantic Blue Marlin has a unique population around Cape Verde. Guests of the Billfish Club Cabo Verde have been catching by far the largest marlins on Cabo Verde since 1998.
Captain Berno Niebuhr, AFTCO Captain of the Year 2004 and the winner of the 4th of July Blue Marlin Worldcup in 2006 and 2010.
Record Blue Marlin: 1222 lbs Super Grander 2012
Located in Cape Verde, this fishing charter is excellent for your deep sea fishing trips with your family and friends. Everything is on board to enjoy a wonderful day light tackle fishing in Mindelo, Sao Vicente in Cape Verde. We offer half day or full day fishing trips and go an extra mile to ensure your trip is memorable and productive. Everyone is welcome aboard our fishing charters - from novice to experienced anglers, to corporate groups and families. Book this boat now and enjoy a great day fishing in Mindelo, Sao Vicente.
Our boat Happy Hooker I is a 33’ Foot, 10 Meter Flybridge with 2 x 300 CV engines.
The average size of the blue marlin we catch ranges from 90 kg up to 150 kg. But fish weighing 200 to 300 kilograms and more are also regularly caught. With the exception of record catches, all billfish are released. Besides blue marlin, we also catch white marlin, spearfish, sailfish and swordfish.