Russell Hoad
I’m here to help at any time and answer any questions you may have about your trip. My goal is for every guest to arrive as a client and leave as a friend.

I have been fishing since the age of four. I owned my own sea fishing boat for 10 years, targeting mainly bass, cod, and pollock. After that, I decided it was time for a new adventure. Following a holiday in Portugal, I knew I wanted to return and fish there as often as possible.

For the past five years, I have fished with a local guide in Portugal. During that time, I gained extensive knowledge of the waters and eventually decided it was time to start guiding myself. It felt like a natural progression, as it is not too different from my other business of arranging hunting trips for clients back in the UK.

I have a comfortable house in Corte de Cobres, around 30 minutes from Mértola. Within walking distance, there is a well-stocked lake as well as a river. The Rio Guadiana is just 30 minutes away, and the Alqueva Dam is approximately an hour's drive. Both Lisbon and Faro airports are about two hours away.

The aim is to fish some of the most beautiful locations in Portugal's Alentejo region, from picturesque weir pools to vast reservoirs, offering an unforgettable fishing experience in stunning surroundings.