Join Top Gear Fishing Charters, a family-owned business, for a perfect day on the water. This Gold Coast, Main Beach based operation focuses on running a professional safe boat and business. With over 45 years of industry experience, Captain Brian and his crew are here to share their wealth of knowledge and experience with you.

Their 38’ Berjun boat is an award-winning, purpose-built fishing vessel that has a powerful 420 HP Caterpillar engine. This energy efficient motor ensures low noise and no outboard fumes. The boat is stable, reliable, and designed for the open oceans of Australia. Undercover seating and roll-down sides will keep you cool and dry, while the large fishing deck offers plenty of room to move for up to 12 guests.

Captain Brian will provide fresh and live bait and the latest Penn and Shimano reels. There are reels for left-handed guests as well.

You will mostly target species such as Snapper, Flathead, Cobia, Kingfish, Goliath Grouper, Tailor, Grassy Sweetlip, Wrasse, Teraglin, Marlin, Mackerel, Tuna, and lots more. If the fish aren’t biting in one spot, the crew will move around to find the ones that are. Based on what you catch, Capt. Brian will gladly share his favourite fish recipes.

The boat is wheelchair accessible and it has a side door to make getting on the boat easy. Capt. Brian encourages everyone to come fishing with him. Just contact him before the trip and speak of your needs. He will always find a way to make fishing possible for anyone eager to join him on the water.

The Top Gear Fishing Charters team runs trips year-round. Capt. Brian and his team make sure that everybody on their boat has a great time, whether you are a beginner or a fishing veteran. You only need to bring a smile and a sense of humour for a great day out.

What are you waiting for?

Let’s Go Fishing!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $208
    We are a professional team who dedicate ourselves to catching the best fish available, our vessel is a purpose built Fishing Vessel, with a large deck and modern gear. We encourage experienced, newcomers, kids, and challenged people to come and enjoy a day out. We are happy to give tuition and a smile and a laugh. Using the best bait, including live bait to maximise our chances of the big ones. There is cover on the boat to get away from the sun and spray. Do yourself a favour, Lets Go Fishing.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
  • Private trip
    Half Day Private Trip
    Just booked! Last booked: 28 minutes ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $1,042
    Charter the whole boat for yourself, or you and your friends. Usually a five hour trip but can be tailored to your desire. Let us look after you.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Private Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $1,303
    Gives us enough time time to fish the deeper waters of the Gold Coast for bigger fish in less fished waters. Great value.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
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FAQs about Top Gear Fishing Charters

Top Gear Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • AU $160 per person - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • AU $1,600 per group - Half Day Private Trip (5 hours)
  • AU $2,000 per group - 3/4 Day Private Trip (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Top Gear Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Top Gear Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Latest technology, Quality gear)
  • Live Bait (Maximise our chances)
  • Lures (We fillet & share any big fish)
  • Drinks (Water supplied)
  • First Mate (Tips are appreciated)
  • Fishing License (No license required.)

Top Gear Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Rough weather alternative. )
  • Nearshore Fishing (Snapper, Pelagics)
  • Offshore Fishing (Kingfish, Snapper, Cobia)
  • Reef Fishing (Mixture, Quality Fish)
  • Wreck Fishing (Big Fish, Live bait.)

Top Gear Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Bait, Livies, Plastics)
  • Heavy Tackle (Lures, and Skirts)
  • Bottom Fishing (Various species, Snapper)
  • Trolling (Seasonal, Pelagics)
  • Spinning (Surface fish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi)
  • Jigging (Snapper, Kingfish, Cobia)
  • Popping (Giant Trevally)
  • Drift Fishing (Covering a large area)
  • Deep Sea Fishing (45 Years experience)

Top targeted fish species with Top Gear Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Pearl Perch
  • Snapper (Pink)
  • Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Captain

Brian Gills
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
134 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2018
I grew up beside the ocean, fishing and boating have been my life. I never wanted anything else. Fishing and boats have taken me around the world, I have visited all different countries and cultures, this has given me a very broad and positive outlook on life, this is my life. I believe in listening, watching, and embracing technology, trying new things, and new ideas is what keeps us alive, doing our best, and actively pursuing our life.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin

Boat specs

Randell (Sportfishing) originally built in 1982. Powered by a 420HP Caterpillar engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 16 knots.

Length
38 ft
Capacity
12 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Rough weather alternative.
Nearshore Fishing
Snapper, Pelagics
Offshore Fishing
Kingfish, Snapper, Cobia
Reef Fishing
Mixture, Quality Fish
Wreck Fishing
Big Fish, Live bait.

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bait, Livies, Plastics
Heavy Tackle
Lures, and Skirts
Bottom Fishing
Various species, Snapper
Trolling
Seasonal, Pelagics
Spinning
Surface fish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi
Jigging
Snapper, Kingfish, Cobia
Popping
Giant Trevally
Drift Fishing
Covering a large area
Deep Sea Fishing
45 Years experience

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Refrigerator

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Latest technology, Quality gear
Live Bait
Maximise our chances
Lures
We fillet & share any big fish
Drinks
Water supplied
First Mate
Tips are appreciated
Fishing License
No license required.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Children encouraged.
You Keep Catch
Cleaned and Iced onboard
Catch and Release Allowed
Up to you.
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 134 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (72)
For everyone
For everyone
Half day trip
+69
Angler rating
96
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
87%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
61%
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Vilde E.
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For everyone

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 2, 2023
I went with my fisher boyfriend, and it was such a great experience. I’m not much of a fisher myself, but it was really enjoyable....
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Stewart M.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
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4.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in September

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 3, 2023
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Adam M.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   3/4 Day Private Trip on April 12, 2023
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Jordan G.
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Excellent Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 19, 2023
We took my dad for his 60th birthday. It was an awesome morning with the crew. Captain Brian and his crew are extremely helpful...
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David G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great day out on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 21, 2023
Large variety of fish, great camaraderie with skipper and first mate, great day over all.
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