fishing in Madeira

[dale]

Anyone got info on what the fishing is like in Madeira. want to try both boat and shore.

[fisherman]

Dale where are you staying?

Go to Ribeira Brava, through the small tunnel to the left of the shore and you will find a concrete pier sort of thing. Quite a few locals fish there from some concrete platforms. Some good Red Snapper to be caught there.

The locals use Frangu (spelling) this is chicken breast to catch very small mackerel type of fish then use that for the Snapper.Further down the coast there are quite a few more of the same marks.

As for boat fishing, this depends on the time of year you are going. April and the Tuna are still in. June and the Marlin are there. Between these times are the cross over point between the two.

I went with an english skipper from the Portsmouth area. I think his name was Ron Dowling, good skipper if you are after the big game fish.

Hope that helps a littlt.

Dave

[fisherman]

Just bringing this up for St Pierre.

Dave