Fishing with Anders on the Madeira Fishing Charters

Operating out of Calheta Marina on the southwest coast of Madeira, the highly experienced crew of Madeira Fishing Charters is here to give you a fantastic fishing adventure. You will start your trip on a restored Cabo 35 Express sport fishing boat powered by two 435 HP Caterpillar engines with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots. The boat can sit up to 6 guests and is superbly equipped.

It uses a full navigation system from Raymarine that comprises modern GPS, fishfinder, radar, autopilot and radio technology. Its facilities include a galley, saloon, toilet, shower and a flybridge.

You will get to target Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Spearfish, Tuna, and Wahoo during our Big Game Fishing trips all depending on what’s in season. On our Sportfishing and Bottom Fishing trips we will target Amberjack, Snappers, Triggerfish, Groupers and more. You will catch in a number of different ways.

Using light and heavy tackle, you can troll, jig and do bottom fishing with dead/live bait.

Captain Anders and his crew has you covered for all the fishing gear, snacks, and drinks, as well as catch cleaning. Madeira Fishing Charters is fully licensed by the Portuguese Tourist Office and fully insured for all risks. The boat is professionally maintained by qualified engineers on a regular basis. 

Gavito Fishing charters was founded in 2012 and is owned and operated by Captain Anders Ekstrand. Gavito Fishing has developed to one of the most successful and appreciated charter boats in Madeira with hundreds of happy clients.

Captain Anders has more than 40 years of fishing experience ranging from fly fishing in the Nordics to Big Game fishing in Florida, Mexico and the coasts of Africa. 

First Mate David Fraga joined the company in 2021. David is born on the island and has been fishing the waters of Madeira for more than 30 years, giving him extensive knowledge of how and where to fish in Madeira.