The 4 Sicily Fishing Trips That Earn a Whole Day

1.Tour with medium seabed or rod fishing.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend about four hours on a private boat from Syracuse, combining rod or medium-seabed fishing with a coastal cruise. You’ll circle Ortigia, pass Maniace Castle and Fonte Aretusa, see northern sea caves, and reach the Pillirina Gulf. Drinks are included, and beginners receive help from the crew.

“Esperienza indimenticabile grazie alla disponibilità e alla professionalità dei ragazzi che ci hanno accompagnato per tutto il giro. Lo consiglio vivamente.”

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2.A full day fishing in Sicily

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Set out from Trapani for a private seven-hour fishing charter toward Favignana and the Egadi Islands. Your skipper supplies rods, reels, bait, and tackle, then chooses techniques and fishing spots for the day. Daniele is one named skipper associated with the experience.

“If you’re looking for a truly unforgettable fishing trip in Sicily, Egadi Boating is the way to go! We booked a full-day fishing charter and it exceeded all expectations. The crew was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish.”

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3.Half-seabed or rod fishing tour with bolentino

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Join Dolci Escursioni for a private four-hour Syracuse boat trip built around bolentino fishing. Skirt Ortigia, pass sea caves and Plemmirio, then fish in clear waters with an English or Italian guide. Captain Franco is praised for careful boat handling and clear explanations.

“For the first time I took part in a fishing trip and I must say that apart from a good haul of wonderful fish I had a great time. My friends experienced fishing at the end of the round had the magone and for this we will have to return as soon as possible from Dolci Escursioni to repeat this wonderful experience.A thank you to the staff on board who also spoiled us with fantastic aperitifs We will return........Auto-translated”

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4.Cefalu: Boat Trip with Fishing, Coastal Tour and Lunch on Board

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $95Best value

Join fisherman Giovanni from Cefalù at 8:30am for a small-group boat trip along the coast. Help recover fishing nets, learn how the catch is handled, swim near Saint Lucia, and eat fresh fish, pasta, bruschetta, and a drink on board.

“A fantastic, relaxing day on the water. We went with our two young sons (2 and 5) and my father, who is 78. Giovanni met us at the dock and took us out to a fishing net in front of Cefalu beach. There were quite a few fish and he talked us through what we caught. We then motored back to a beautiful bay for swimming and lunch. It was super kid/family friendly with a lot of time to spend swimming, sunning and having a delicious lunch and a couple glasses of wine. Can’t recommend highly enough for a low key yet educational and enjoyable day on the water.”

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