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Board a working fishing boat at Rabo de Peixe and learn centuries-old Azorean techniques on a four-hour trip led by a local captain. Expect hands-on instruction, changing daily routes, and the option to take your catch to a nearby restaurant.
Board a working fishing boat at Rabo de Peixe and learn centuries-old Azorean techniques on a four-hour trip led by a local captain. Expect hands-on instruction, changing daily routes, and the option to take your catch to a nearby restaurant.
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Operated by AG Expeditions · Rabo de Peixe, São Miguel
The harbor of Rabo de Peixe wakes before sunrise: fishermen smoke cigarettes against the wind, nets snap as they’re folded, and a small wooden boat bobs like a disciplined dog at its mooring. Step aboard and the sea immediately takes the lead — it pushes and tests, offering pockets of glassy calm or a rougher pulse depending on the day. On this four-hour trip you’re not a tourist on a staged demonstration; you’re a passenger on a working fishing boat operating with the same routines that have fed São Miguel for generations.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; able to board a small boat and stand for periods while fishing.
Meet at the AG Expeditions kiosk near the Naval Club at Rabo de Peixe Harbor; the operator provides clear directions when you confirm.
Yes — rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction are provided so beginners and experienced anglers can participate.
Yes — guests are welcome to take home their fish or arrange for a local restaurant to prepare it; check local regulations for species restrictions.
Trips may be canceled or rescheduled if sea conditions are unsafe; refunds are available if canceled at least 24 hours beforehand.
The operator notes the activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers and advises caution for those with serious back or heart conditions; children are allowed with parental supervision.
Routes vary by day and conditions but typically range from nearshore reefs to several kilometers offshore where drop-offs concentrate fish.
Rabo de Peixe has long been a working harbor on São Miguel; fishing traditions here predate modern tourism and shaped local diets and festivals.
Fishing in the Azores follows regional regulations to protect stocks; operators emphasize responsible catch limits and avoiding protected species.
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