The 4 Best Croatia Fishing Trips

1.Biograd: Authentic Family friendly Fishing tour in Croatia.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 9 hours · from $70Our pick

Spend nine hours aboard the 1947 wooden boat Sveti Andrija, helping set and retrieve a longline near Vrgada. The English and Croatian-speaking crew provide gear, bait, drinks, swimming time, dolphin watching, and lunch made from the catch.

“The fishing excursion ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The crew was absolutely fantastic — friendly, patient, and great with kids. They really made the experience come alive. Every fish, no matter the size, was celebrated with big enthusiasm. It was such a fun and supportive atmosphere. After fishing, we sailed over to Vrgada Island. Since we traveled in the fall, it was clearly the off-season but it was still beautiful. We enjoyed walking along the coast and taking in the quiet views. The crew then fried up our catch right on the island. The fish was delicious, crispy and flavorful, and they even cooked the…”

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2.Rovinj: Sunrise Dolphins & Fishermen at Work Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 1h 45m · from $93

Leave Rovinj before sunrise with an English-speaking skipper such as Antonio, Nikola, Valentino, or Loris. After 20 to 30 minutes, watch dolphins gather near fishing boats hauling nets, often with the engine off. Small groups of up to 10 keep the outing calm and personal.

“Es war ein unfassbar toller Ausflug. Super netter Guide Antonio . beeindruckend zu Sehen wie geangelt wurde und so viele Delfine. pünktliche Abholung. ganz viele Informationen wurden auch weitergegeben. absolute Empfehlung!!!!!! war ein unvergessener morgen für uns und unsere Kinder ❤️”

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3.Zadar: Sunset Fishing Half-Day Guided Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours Top rated

Join Captain Goran Longin from Zadar’s Foša port for a private four-hour fishing trip around Ugljan Island. Try jigging, bottom fishing, and deep-sea fishing aboard a 20-foot SeaRover, then enjoy local snacks, wine, homemade anchovies, olive oil, swimming, and sunset views.

“we loved every minute of this sunset fishing. Goran was extremely friendly and knowledgeable! his olive oil was delicious and he provided homemade tiny fish in oil (both anchovies and sardines)! We swam off the back of the boat and caught various types of fish! would recommend this experience to anyone young or old who want to try out fishing in the Adriatic Sea!”

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4.Pula: Private Boat Fishing Trip with Local Fisherman

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 3 hours

Join local skipper Goran for a private three-hour fishing trip from Pula’s Port Bunarina area. Equipment, bait, and a drink are included. Fish for local species, enjoy coastline views, and stop for a swim if conditions allow.

“Ci aspettavamo in imbarcazione più ampia e una pesca appunto da barca, invecie abbiamo fatto da un barchino praticamente a remi una pesca di fondo con 4 canne da supermercato… avremmo potuto risparmiare 290€ e pescare da Riva… il signore che ci ha accompagnato molto gentile è una gran brava persona”

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