August, a usually pretty slow time for fishing here, has been amazing this year. Here at Fishing in Mallorca with Capt. Vince Riera, we have caught so many species this summer, we are finding it hard to count them all! We have caught Bluefin tuna, Swordfish, Amberjack,...
Mallorca is a fantastic island for families, every year thousands of families flock here to enjoy their holidays. Mallorca is safe, sunny, there are lots of things to do, and it’s only 2 hours away from most European countries. As all parents will know, trying to...
Fishing trips in Mallorca are plentiful, but how do you chose the one that’s right for your family? Here at Capt. Vince Riera we work very hard to be the best fishing trip in Mallorca. We have all of the correct licenses and safety equipment...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]No, we’re not the only fishing charter in Alcudia, Mallorca. There are a few of us around the island. This is true, but, what does this mean? It means we strive to be the best, to offer our customers the most fantastic experience aboard Mad...
Sometimes, the weather does not allow fishing in Mallorca (Alcudia). It could be a beautiful, calm day on land but on the sea, it’s a different story. Mallorca has so much to offer, not just beautiful beaches and crystal clear water. There’s something for everyone...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Alcudia (in Mallorca) is an ideal place to enjoy fishing. The Mediterranean that surrounds us, is rich in marine life, including swordfish, bluefin tuna, mahi mahi, spearfish, little tunny, albacore, barracuda, dentex and amberjack. Deep sea fishing in Alcudia (Mallorca) is an impressive experience that...
For a bluefin tuna to be a giant, it must exceed 150kg (330lb) in weight. Luckily for us, we have these fish in our waters and we catch them nearly all year around. When the giants aren’t around, we still have bluefins of 60-130kg snatching...
Bluefin tuna are at the top of the evolutionary ladder of success because of a number of biological properties. They grow quickly and are extremely fertile. However, this also means that the fish are constantly hungry and looking for food. - This is good for...
Swordfish fascinate many anglers because they are unique and difficult to catch. Scientifically the mythical fish are called Xiphias gladius, whereas the Greek Xiphias as well as the Latin gladius mean "sword". Biologists in the 18th century respectfully called them "Xiphias imperator", the "conqueror with...