Fishing in Lisbon

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Fishing in Lisbon is definitely a bucket lister for many tourists who visit Portugal's capital. Lisbon is the gate to the Atlantic Ocean and offers good i...

Fishing in Lisbon is definitely a bucket lister for many tourists who visit Portugal's capital. Lisbon is the gate to the Atlantic Ocean and offers good inshore and offshore fishing.

Good fishing charters can be found in Cascais (20 minutes north of Lisbon) and in Sesimbra (30 minutes south). The most sought after species are Snapper, Dentex, Seabream, European Seabass, Blue Shark, Mako Shark & Tuna.

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Most popular fishing boats charters in Lisbon

Go Fishing Sprint

5 22,97 ft

Sesimbra, Lisbon (PT)

From $792
Deposit non-refundable

Faeton Moraga 980

6 32,81 ft

Cascais, Portugal (PT)

From $528
Deposit non-refundable

Silcar 980

12 29,53 ft

Cascais, Portugal (PT)

From $475
Deposit non-refundable

Aguia Branca

12 39,37 ft

Cascais, Portugal (PT)

From $707
Deposit non-refundable

Rodman 1100

10 36,09 ft

Cascais, Portugal (PT)

From $369
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

Reviews from the users

Good fishing and Paul and George were great!
Jonathan Alcalay

Bonne sortie dommage que l'équipage ne parle pas anglais. Accueil sympathique
Leo VILLALONGA


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Tips & Tricks, bait and more

Productive techniques during your fishing trip in Lisbon are bottom fishing, vertical jigging or chumming. Bottom fishing is mostly done with cut bait such as squid, sardines, shrimp or worms. With this technique species like scorpion fish, sea bream, jack, skate and other reef fish can be targeted.

Jigging is great to fish for dentex, pink dentex, sea bass, grouper, john dory and amberjack. Jigs or inchiku ranging from 30 grams to 150 grams will do the job.

Shark are caught chumming. Offshore a trail of cut fish  is used to attrackt Mako Shark & Blue Shark.

Top sport fishing species in Lisbon

FISHING SEASON IN Lisbon

The fishing in Lisbon is great all year round, if the weather allows to go out on the sea. Obviously in Spring, Summer & Autumn the Ocean is calmer than in the Winter. But also in Winter you can enjoy a great fishing trip in Lisbon.

TOURISM & OTHER ACTIVITIES

Wander downhill through Alfama's steep, narrow, cobblestoned streets. Visit the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and Torre de Belém. Experience the historic city centre and the unique Lisbon neighbourhoods using tramway network.

Visit villiages such as Cascais, Sintra, Fátima, Nazaré and Óbidos.

Go surfing or windsurfing in Praia do Guincho, a stunning beach set within the dramatic scenery. And don't miss Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of continental Europe.

LEGISLATION / REGULATIONS

You need a fishing license to go fishing in Lisbon. Some fishing charters in Lisbon already have the fishing license included in the price, so you don't need to buy one if you're chartering a boat.

Other boats sell a daily fishing license for 5€ on board.

Key takeaways

Avg Capacity: 5 people
Popular fishing techniques: Jigging, Bottom Fishing, Tuna fishing
Average price: $0 per day
Low season price: $792 per day
High season price: $792 per day
Included: Fishing tackle, Fishing License, Bait & lures

Frequently asked questions about fishing in Lisbon

According to our customers, some of the most popular fishing charters in Lisbon are:
Go Fishing Sprint
Faeton Moraga 980
Silcar 980
Aguia Branca

Depending on the boat, a fishing charter in Lisbon can accommodate up to 5 passangers, although most charters are for 5 people.

Typically in a charter in Lisbon, a fishing boat charter will include the use of the boat, Fishing tackle, Fishing License, Bait & lures. Some charters may also include Snacks and Drinks, while others may allow you to bring your own.

On average, the prices for a fishing trip in Lisbon are around $132 per hour. However, prices can vary depending on factors such as the duration of the trip, the size of the boat, and the number of people. For shorter fishing trips and smaller boats, prices can start as low as $792 for 6 hours and 5 people. During the high season, prices can increase up to $792 for a 6-hour-trip with 5 people.

In Lisbon, you can fish:
Grouper
Dentex
Atlantic Bonito
Dorado
Gilt-head Bream
. Fishing regulations may vary, so make sure to check them before you go to Lisbon. We recommend Catch & Release, especially for undersized fish (for example using barbless hooks).

In Lisbon you can do a variety of fishing methods including Jigging, Bottom Fishing, Tuna fishing, Trolling, Spin Fishing, Live bait fishing. Regulations and restrictions vary depending on the species.

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