Fishing trip Tenerife: Small groups, no crowds at Playa San Juan

Bottom fishing, deep-sea jigging, and open ocean lines all in one morning

A fishing trip on the Sea Passion, a 11-person boat based at Playa San Juan in Tenerife, where you fish three different ways: bottom fishing with light tackle, jigging with artificial bait, and deep-sea lines at 200 to 600 metres. The captain leads the trip and knows the Canary coast and its fish. All equipment, water and drinks are on board, and the port's small size means you cast off without the crowds or waits of a bigger marina.

Step-by-step itinerary

Fishing trip from Playa San Juan

• Embark at Puerto de Playa San Juan
• Enjoy small group fishing experience
• Practice bottom fishing with light tackle
• Try jigging with artificial bait
• Engage in deep sea fishing at 8 knots
• Fish at depths between 200 and 600 metres
• Use electric reel and provided equipment
• Enjoy drinks included on board

The experience

What makes this boat different is where it sits. Playa San Juan is one of the last traditional fishing ports in Tenerife, and the Sea Passion is the only charter boat based there, which means you board without queuing behind tour groups, without announcements over a speaker, and without the feeling that you're one of dozens. The boat holds a maximum of 11 people, so the captain can see who needs help with a rod and who wants to fish alone. He's spent years on these waters and knows where the fish are holding and what the Canary coast throws at you in any season.

The fishing itself changes through the morning. You start with bottom fishing at fixed spots along the coast, the boat holding steady while you work light tackle down to the seabed. This is where jigging comes in, using artificial lures instead of live bait. Then the boat moves, running at about 8 knots with multiple lines out at different depths, so you're fishing the open water as you go. If the conditions and the fish are right, you can drop into deep-sea fishing, where the boat works between 200 and 600 metres down and you use an electric reel to bring up what's down there. All the rods, reels, weights and hooks are on board. You bring your hands and your patience.

The Sea Passion has a cabin, a galley, a toilet and a large covered solarium, so if the Atlantic gets rough or the sun gets too direct, you have somewhere to sit that is not the rail. Bottled water and alcoholic drinks are included, which matters when you're four hours on the water and the salt air makes you thirsty. The captain speaks English and Spanish, so language is not a barrier to understanding what he's telling you about the fish, the coast or what to do when something heavy takes your line.

What’s included

• All fishing equipment and tackle.
• bottled water and alcoholic beverages.
• use of the boat's cabin, galley, toilet and covered solarium.
• the captain's guidance throughout the trip.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (11 to 80 years) · Under 11: can't be booked

GroupUp to 11

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SEA PASSION CHARTER FISHING

Is this one for you?You fish the lines yourself, with the captain steering the boat and telling you where to cast. This is hands-on fishing, not watching a demonstration. Small groups mean the captain can help each person without rushing. Book this if you want to actually fish the Canary coast rather than sit on a crowded tour boat and hope something bites.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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.

What kinds of fish will I catch off Tenerife?

The Canary coast holds grouper, amberjack, bream, and various species of jack and mackerel depending on the season and the depth you're fishing. The captain knows which species are running and where to find them. The type of fishing you do (bottom, jigging or deep-sea) determines what you're likely to hook.

Do I need fishing experience to book this trip?

No. The captain and the boat's setup work for beginners and experienced anglers alike. All equipment is provided and included, and the captain will show you how to handle the rod, where to cast and when to set the hook.

How long is the trip and when does it leave?

The fishing trip runs for four hours. Departure times are set by the operator. Confirm the exact time when you book, as it may vary by season and tide.

What happens if the sea is rough?

The Sea Passion is a sturdy fishing boat built for Atlantic conditions, and the covered solarium gives you shelter if the weather turns. If conditions are unsafe for fishing, the captain will decide whether to proceed or reschedule. This is rare in the Canary Islands, but weather is always a factor on the water.

Is there food on board, or should I eat before I go?

The boat has a galley and includes bottled water and alcoholic drinks. Bring or eat a meal before boarding if you want solid food. The trip is four hours and you'll be focused on fishing rather than cooking.