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Set out from Santa Maria with Menzel Cabo Verde on a private fishing trip where trolling and jigging techniques reveal Cape Verde’s rich marine diversity. Guided by a local pro, this 8-hour voyage promises fresh challenges and cultural insights on Sal Island.
Set out from Santa Maria with Menzel Cabo Verde on a private fishing trip where trolling and jigging techniques reveal Cape Verde’s rich marine diversity. Guided by a local pro, this 8-hour voyage promises fresh challenges and cultural insights on Sal Island.
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Operated by Menzel Cabo Verde · Santa Maria, Sal
Cape Verde’s archipelago, located off the coast of West Africa, offers vast blue waters teeming with marine life and an authentic fishing culture shaped by generations of local fishermen. Menzel Cabo Verde, based in Santa Maria on Sal Island, invites anglers to step aboard a private, eight-hour fishing expedition focused on trolling and jigging techniques. This trip is a standout for those seeking to engage directly with the ocean’s bounty while gaining insight from seasoned local pros.
Santa Maria’s coastal waters are rich with diverse fish species—ranging from shimmering jacks and tunas to vibrant reef fish—that make this a sought-after fishing destination in the Atlantic. The blend of warm currents and underwater biodiversity creates ideal conditions for both novice and experienced anglers to wet their lines against a backdrop of rolling waves and open sky.
What sets Menzel Cabo Verde apart is its intimate, small-group format capped at six participants, ensuring personalized guidance by a professional local fisherman who knows the most productive spots around Sal. Guests receive full equipment and safety gear, with refreshments provided to keep energy up during the day-long trip. The approach balances challenge with accessibility, welcoming anglers as young as six years old.
Beyond the thrill of the catch, this adventure offers a living connection to Cape Verdean maritime traditions and the island’s natural ecosystem. Anglers witness the dynamic interplay of ocean currents and island geology—volcanic landscapes beneath the surface feeding rich habitats above. Menzel Cabo Verde’s commitment to sustainable practices helps preserve these waters for future generations.
For anyone eager to fish beyond typical tourist waters and experience a genuine local adventure on the vibrant seas of Cape Verde, this private trolling and jigging journey is an unmissable experience rooted in authenticity and respect for nature’s rhythms.
moderate.
8 hours.
Basic physical fitness required to manage fishing rods and balance on the boat for extended periods.
No prior fishing experience is needed; the local fisherman guides all participants.
You may catch tunas, jacks, groupers, and other Atlantic species typical to Cape Verdean waters.
Yes, children aged six and older can participate with parental supervision.
The price covers equipment, safety gear, water, snacks, and transfers within Sal Island.
The boat leaves from Pontão de Santa Maria, a central location on Sal’s southern coast.
Participants must be at least 6 years old to join.
Fishing is central to Cape Verde’s culture, shaped by centuries of seafaring and island resilience.
Menzel Cabo Verde emphasizes responsible fishing practices to preserve local fish populations and marine habitats.
Menzel Cabo Verde is a tour operator featured on The Adventure Collective that provides a wide range of outdoor experiences across Sal and Boa Vista in Cabo Verde. The company organizes activity-based trips including quad bike and motoquad rentals, buggy tours (500cc and 1000cc), scooter and jet ski rentals, and guided boat excursions such as catamaran cruises and full-day sailing trips. Menzel Cabo Verde also offers water-based activities like snorkeling, diving baptisms, and private or group fishing trips (trolling and jigging). Land and cultural experiences include horse riding on Kite Beach and Salinas, electric bicycle tours, dune and desert itineraries, cultural routes visiting Praia do Cabo de Santa Maria and Sal Rei, and evening turtle nesting observation walks on protected beaches. Specific highlighted trips include Ilha do Sal discovery tours (half-day and full-day), Veleiro Cape Verde Sailing day trips with snorkeling and onboard lunch, Buggy Desert Adventures, and guided turtle observation on Boa Vista between June and October. Reservations include options for private groups and transfers for some activities. Menzel Cabo Verde’s program list covers more than fifty distinct trips, encompassing short two-hour tours up to full-day and multi-hour private excursions. The operator provides introductory diving baptisms with pool instruction followed by ocean dives for first-time divers, and family-friendly catamaran cruises for adults or family use. The company’s inclusion on The Adventure Collective increases visibility for its diverse itineraries. Guests can choose adventure, wildlife, cultural or relaxation-focused tours tailored to different activity levels and group sizes, with local guides available.
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