Fishing Charter in Tenerife: Marlin, Tuna & Offshore Species

Land the fish you came for, guided by someone who lives for it

A four-hour offshore fishing charter from Puerto Colon in Tenerife where you fish for marlin, tuna, barracuda, amberjack and other species aboard a 25-foot sportfishing boat that reaches 22 knots. Captain Gavin, with 25 years of experience, teaches technique suited to the day's conditions and your skill level—beginners and advanced anglers both leave with a real catch. All fishing equipment, licenses, bait and tackle are included; the crew provides drinks and snacks.

The Experience

What makes this charter different is Captain Gavin. He has spent 25 years fishing Tenerife's offshore waters and knows which species are running, where they're holding, and how to read the conditions well enough to put you on them. He runs a modest, functional 25-foot boat—not a luxury yacht—rigged with a fighting chair, outriggers, downriggers, a live bait tank and a wireless trolling engine. The boat reaches 22 knots and carries up to six guests, which means you're not waiting in a crowd to cast.

The morning starts at Puerto Colon on the southwest tip of the island. Once offshore, Gavin adapts his technique to what's biting and what the sea is doing that day. If you've never held a rod, he'll walk you through the setup and the motion. If you're chasing a personal best, he'll use his knowledge of seasonal patterns and depth to hunt it. Either way, you're fishing the whole time—not watching someone else do it. The boat carries live bait and all the tackle you need; you bring sun protection and a hat.

Drinks and snacks are on board, though you're welcome to bring your own food. Four hours on the water is long enough to work multiple spots and feel the rhythm of the day change, short enough that you're not exhausted by the time you head back to the dock.

What’s included

• Use of state-of-the-art fishing equipment and hands-on fishing experience.
• all bait and fishing accessories.
• drinks and snacks on board.
• guidance tailored to beginners and experienced anglers alike.
• all fees and fishing licenses.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by The Original Gavin Glen Fishing Tenerife

Is this one for you?Book the four-hour charter if you want to actually fish the whole time instead of watching a demonstration—Captain Gavin's 25 years on Tenerife's offshore grounds means you spend your time casting and fighting, not motoring between spots or waiting for the bite to turn.

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Top questions

What fish can I actually catch on this charter?

Marlin, tuna, barracuda and amberjack are the main targets, depending on the season and what's running when you go. Captain Gavin reads the conditions and adjusts where you fish to match what's biting that day.

Do I need fishing experience to book this?

No. Captain Gavin works with total beginners and teaches the technique needed for each type of condition. He also works with experienced anglers hunting for their personal best, so the charter adapts to your level.

What's included in the price?

All fishing equipment, licenses, bait and tackle are included. The crew also provides drinks and snacks on board. You bring sun protection and a hat.

How many people fish on the boat at once?

The 25-foot boat accommodates up to six guests, so you're not crowded and everyone gets time at the rod.

Where does the charter leave from?

Puerto Colon, on the southwest tip of Tenerife. Public transportation options are available nearby if you're not driving.

How long is the fishing charter?

Four hours on the water, starting from Puerto Colon. That's enough time to work multiple spots and experience how the conditions and the bite change through the morning.