The 6 Best Fishing Trips in Sicily

1.Tour with medium seabed or rod fishing.

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

Set out from Giardino Aretusa for a private four-hour cruise and fishing trip around Ortigia and Syracuse. You will see Maniace Castle from the water, pass sea caves and coastal landmarks, and head toward the Plemmirio reserve. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are included.

“Beautiful day spent in good company, with so much kindness and professionalism! Great experience to redo. Thank you so muchAuto-translated”

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2.Bluefin Tuna Fishing Charter in the Egadi Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Join Captain Salvatore and the Egadi Charter & Tour crew for a private eight-hour fishing trip from Trapani. You will learn local bluefin techniques, use supplied rods and live bait, and fish around Favignana, Marettimo, and Levanzo. Snacks and water are included, but alcohol is not.

“Fantastic fishing day! With a group of friends we boarded the beautiful boat, equipped with professional equipment. The skipper Salvatore welcomed us warmly, and accompanied us to this fishing trip impeccably for his professionalism in the field and also for his sympathy. During the fishing trip after triggering live, for lunchtime we grilled the meat, which made everything very relaxing and cozy. We were lucky enough to catch a tuna, the fishing experience was unforgettable!!. I thank Salvatore and all the crew for this magnificent experience. Highly Recommendation to all fishing enthusiasts this charter.Auto-translated”

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3.Half-seabed or rod fishing tour with bolentino

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

Join a private four-hour boat outing from Ortigia for bolentino, a seabed fishing method, plus sea caves, Syracuse’s old walls, Plemmirio, and the Gulf of Pillirina. An English- and Italian-speaking guide leads the trip, with drinks included and the boat returning to Ortigia.

“Amazing fishing tour. Never did that before, it was really surprising to me. We've enjoyed a lot!! We Ve made new friends and memories for life. Thank you”

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4.Ortigia +sea caves +Pillirina +fishing experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $79Best value

Cruise from Syracuse around Ortigia, past sea caves and Pillirina Bay, with swimming and a beginner fishing lesson. Antonio and Franko offer patient guidance, equipment, water, and local tips, including how to prepare your catch.

“The surroundings are very beautiful. It is also interesting to see how people fish locally.”

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5.Fishing excursion in the Gulf of Noto for beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews

Join skipper and fisherman Mirko, with his experienced uncle, for a private four-hour fishing trip from Avola. Learn surface trolling and bottom fishing, then customize the outing with swimming, snorkeling, coastal views, and quiet coves in the Gulf of Noto.

“Abbiamo vissuto una bellissima esperienza di pescaturismo insieme a Mirko e suo zio, pescatori doc che ci hanno trasmesso la loro passione per il mare e ci hanno fatti immergere nella vita della pesca.”

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6.From Catania, Syracuse and Taormina: fly fishing experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $260

Spend about nine hours fishing in the Sicilian Apennines with EtnaTribe, including hotel pickup, return transport, equipment, and a multilingual guide. The group is limited to three people, making room for hands-on instruction. Bring lunch and budget €23 for the required fishing license.

“Guiseppe was a pretty cool guide, we’ll informed.”

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