Fishing in Portugal

A good example is Praia do Guincho located near Lisbon, which is protected by impressive cliffs and rocks. Up to 200 species can be found in Portuguese waters, including the Blue Marlin which can weigh up to 460kg (1000 pounds) and other large predators such as tuna and shark.

Inshore Fishing at anchor in Portugal

Short Fishing trips are organized starting from ports such as Cascais(fishing in Lisbon), Portimao, Vilamoura or Tavira in Algarve, Sines in Alentejo, Nazaré, etc. Normally the Fishing Guides practice bottom fishing (chambel) or trolling. Fishing bottom fishing with bait (cuttlefish, squid, sardine, worm...) you can catch sea bream, sea bass, mackerel, conger eel, sole, etc. We can also be surprised by catches of Sama, Denton, Amberjack or Corvina if we fish with live bait.

Big Game Fishing in Portugal

Portugal is a great country for Big Game Fishing. Madeira and the Azores are five star destinations for this extreme Fishing, but let's not forget that billfish and tuna also visit the waters of the Algarve. Located 45 nautical miles from Portimao (Algarve), the Picos Herminios are the best place for fishing Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Swordfish, Skipjack, Red Tuna and sharks such as the Red Shark.n Rojo and sharks like Blue Shark (Tintorera), Hammerhead Shark, Mako... Compared to the islands, the Anglers think that there are more Marlin around the islands, but the Marlin of Picos have a much higher average weight. The Marlin fishing season starts towards the end of June when the sea starts to warm up. Billfish stay until the end of October and White Marlin even stay until November.

The best time to fish for Bluefin Tuna is from April to August. Other Species to catch in these Lusitanian waters are Albacore, Amberjack, Blue Marlin, Imperial Marlin, Bonito and Amberjack. Fishing tournaments are organized every summer in ports such as Vilamoura and Tavira.

Fishing and jigging can be done year-round.

The best season for deep sea fishing in Algarve for blue marlin and white marlin is from August to the end of September.

The best season to fish for giant bluefin tuna is July, although the month of May is also usually very good.

Fishing in Portugal requires a fishing license. Remember that Fishing charters usually already have a collective fishing license so you don't need to buy one if you are hiring a Boat.

Some Fishing charters sell a fishing license for the day for 5€.

Depending on the Boat and the Duration of your Fishing trip, you will pay more or less for the trip. The Price for a 4 hours fishing trip in Portugal is 350€. An 8 hour Fishing trip will cost you between 900€ and 1200€, depending on whether you want to go on an inshore fishing trip or a deep sea fishing trip.

What is included in the Price?

The Price usually includes the Captain, fishing tackle, fuel, bait and lures and licenses. In each ad we indicate if drinks and food are Included.

Once the Booking is made, the Captain will contact you to arrange the meeting point and the time of departure. In addition, we recommend that you contact the Captain a couple of days before the trip to confirm the weather forecast.