Ocean Fun & Fishing - Big Game Portugal

Olhão, Faro District
Extended Day - Blue Marlin

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Joao A. Melo

Outfitter
Quality
Adventurous
Intense
Talkative
Expert Oriented
Instructional
Captain João, the Skipper, was born in 1969 in Portugal and has had a passion for the sea and fishing since he was a child. With a wide professional experience in tourism and events, in 2013 he opened a tourist maritime business activity, focusing on Big Game fishing at the Olhao-Algarve, thus fulfilling the desire to work on what he likes the most. Along with this achievement, he is committed to practice sustainability and protection of the species, by catching, tagging, and releasing them, as well as collaborating with scientific researchers. Always thinking about improving is capabilities and the quality of customer service, Capt. Joao was admitted as a IGFA CAPTAIN. Capt. João and team are prepared to provide the best Big Game experience in Algarve-Portugal.

Capt. João's current charter company was created in 2016 and is dedicated to Big Game Fishing on the Algarve shore, departing from the Olhão Marina.

Capt. João operates a 36' Riviera refitted in 2023. It is stable, reliable, and designed for the deep blue ocean. The twins 370 HP Cummins engines give the boat...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Joao A. Melo

Joao A. Melo

Outfitter
Captain João, the Skipper, was born in 1969 in Portugal and has had a passion for the sea and fishing since he was a child. With a wide professional experience in tourism and events, in 2013 he opened a tourist maritime business activity, focusing on Big Game fishing at the Olhao-Algarve, thus fulfilling the desire to work on what he likes the most. Along with this achievement, he is committed to practice sustainability and protection of the species, by catching, tagging, and releasing them, as well as collaborating with scientific researchers. Always thinking about improving is capabilities and the quality of customer service, Capt. Joao was admitted as a IGFA CAPTAIN. Capt. João and team are prepared to provide the best Big Game experience in Algarve-Portugal.

Capt. João's current charter company was created in 2016 and is dedicated to Big Game Fishing on the Algarve shore, departing from the Olhão Marina.

Capt. João operates a 36' Riviera refitted in 2023. It is stable, reliable, and designed for the deep blue ocean. The twins 370 HP Cummins engines give the boat
a cruise speed of 18 knots and a top speed of 26 knots. Amenities on board include a toilet for your convenience, a kitchen to prepare your meals, and a comfortable area for leisure dining. But most important, it comes with a fighting chair, outriggers, downriggers, and all essentials of a fishing machine.

Rods, reels, tackle, lures, and bait are included. The crew is ready to receive you aboard for the offshore fishing experience and will accommodate you and your party in this unique adventure.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Bluefin tuna with 330Kg.
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Grill a Bluefin steak or tiger prawn.
What’s your favorite band?
Jamiroquai
What’s your favorite movie?
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Bluefin tuna with 330Kg.
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Grill a Bluefin steak or tiger prawn.
What’s your favorite band?
Jamiroquai
What’s your favorite movie?
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
What’s your favorite sports team?
Sporting Lisbon
What’s your drink of choice?
Beer
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Trip to Costa Rica
How did you get started guiding?
2013
What makes you different from other guides?
The main thing is to be honest with myself, so I will behave correctly with those around me.
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Blue Marlin
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Bluefin Tuna
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Mahi Mahi
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Skipjack Tuna
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
White Marlin
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Trolling

Type of Fishing

Deep Sea

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