Fishing trip Rhodes: Trolling, bottom fishing & grilled catch

What does it feel like to land your own dinner at sea?

You fish for four and a half hours in the waters around Rhodes with a professional local captain, using trolling and bottom-fishing techniques. All equipment, bait, and guidance are included. Midway through, the crew grills your catch on board and serves it with Greek salad and bread, plus drinks. You also get time to swim before returning to port. Small groups and beginner-friendly setup mean you don't need experience to join.

Step-by-step itinerary

Fishing and barbecue on Rhodes coast

• Depart from Kolona Port
• Troll fish for small tuna
• Bottom fish at selected spots
• Receive fishing guidance from captain
• Relax and enjoy barbecue on board
• Eat grilled fresh fish with salad
• Drink water, soft drinks, and beer

The experience

You wonder if you'll actually catch anything, or if you'll just spend the morning holding a rod and feeling seasick. Then Captain Manolis hands you the equipment at Kolona Port in Rhodes Town, and you realize this isn't a tourist performance. It's a working fishing trip that happens to have room for ten people. The boat leaves early enough that the water is still calm, and Manolis knows exactly where the small tuna are running. He's been fishing these waters around the Dodecanese for years, and he doesn't waste time with the spots that aren't producing.

The fishing itself moves between two methods. You start with trolling, which means the boat is moving and you're watching the line, waiting for the strike. It's less about patience and more about attention: Manolis calls out when to set the hook, and even if you've never done this before, the crew keeps you steady. After an hour or so, you shift to bottom fishing at selected spots, dropping lines down to where the fish are holding. Beginners and experienced anglers work side by side, and nobody's pretending this is harder than it is. The water is clear enough that you can see down, and the coastline of Rhodes slides past in the background without demanding anything from you.

Around midway through the trip, the fishing slows or you've caught enough, and that's when the boat stops and the crew starts the grill. Fresh fish, whatever came up that morning, gets grilled right there on deck. You get about 500 grams per person, served with Greek salad, bread, and your choice of water, soft drinks, or beer. It tastes different when you've caught it yourself, even if you didn't actually land the biggest one. There's time to swim if you want, or just sit and eat and watch the water. The whole thing is four and a half hours, which sounds short until you're in it and realize you've done something real.

The trip departs from Kolona Port, which is walkable from Rhodes Town if you're staying nearby, or accessible by public transport. Manolis handles all the fishing equipment and guides you through it, so you show up with nothing except maybe sunscreen and a willingness to get your hands slightly fishy. Groups stay under ten people, which means the boat doesn't feel crowded and the crew can actually pay attention to what you're doing.

What’s included

Fishing rods and all necessary equipment, fishing bait, fresh grilled fish (500g per person) served with Greek salad and bread, bottled water, soft drinks, and beer. Captain Manolis and his crew provide guidance and assistance throughout the 4.5-hour trip.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 2 Apr 2027

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (11 to 90 years) · Child (1 to 10 years)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Captain Manolis Fishing Trips in Rhodes

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to fish the actual waters around Rhodes with someone who knows them, rather than join a generic boat tour: the small group size and working captain are what make the meal taste like something you earned.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 10 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need fishing experience to join?

No. Captain Manolis and his crew guide both beginners and experienced anglers. They provide all equipment and instruction throughout the trip.

What time does the trip depart?

The trip departs from Kolona Port in Rhodes Town. Specific departure times should be confirmed when booking.

How long is the fishing trip?

The trip is 4.5 hours total, including fishing time and the grilled fish meal on board.

What's included in the price?

Fishing rods and equipment, bait, fresh grilled fish (500g per person), Greek salad, bread, water, soft drinks, and beer are all included.

What if I don't catch anything?

The crew grills fresh fish regardless. You still get the full meal and the experience of fishing these waters with a local captain.

Is there a maximum group size?

Yes, groups are limited to a maximum of 10 guests, keeping the atmosphere friendly and personal.

Is swimming included?

Yes, there's time to swim during the trip, typically after the fishing portion and before or after the meal.