Running angling trips out of Gold Coast, Gold Coast Fishing Tours invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Capt. Vincent aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you’re after! Depending on the trip and species, you’ll be using techniques like drift fishing, jigging, and spinning. You’re looking at 4-hour trips, where you’ll usually go after the likes of Flathead, Jewfish, Trevally,  Whiting, Bream, and Shark, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your boat for the day will be a 22’ Trimcraft that fits up to 5 anglers at any one time. The boat comes with an ice box.

When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price.

You can keep anything you catch, as long as it’s legal to do so.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you’re free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Gold Coast Fishing Tours.



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  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Calmwater
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $168
    4 hours of calmwater fishing tour. Hazing Flathead, Whiting, Trevally, Jewfish, and more.
    Targeted fish
    Trevally (Giant)
    Giant Trevally
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Whiting
    Whiting
    Bream (Black)
    Black Bream
    Leatherjacket
    Leatherjacket
    Tailor
    Tailor
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 40 reviews
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Katy H.
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Family-friendly fishing charter with an experienced professional

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Calmwater on July 28, 2024
I recently had the pleasure of taking my son and his friends on a fishing charter with Vince, I cannot recommend it highly...
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James W.
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Four hours with son and wife

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Calmwater on January 3, 2024
I booked a four hour excursion for my son, wife and myself with Vincent. This was coming after several days of heavy rain in...
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Toni H.
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Lots of action

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Calmwater on August 6, 2024
After bad weather prohibited fishing in Caines, our family was eager to get on the water in Gold Coast. Vince made sure we...
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Olivia P.
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Great raconteur , fun captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Calmwater on June 25, 2024
We fished for 4hrs, felt like 1hr. We went on a grey cold day and yet we had a ball. Adults and kids alike enjoyed their day...
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Tess A.
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Brilliant family fun

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Calmwater on April 20, 2024
Parents who have budding young fishos - this ones for you! Captain Vincent was brilliant from start to fish-finish! Exceptional...
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FAQs about Gold Coast Fishing Tours

Gold Coast Fishing Tours offers the following trip to customers:
  • AU $125 per person - Half Day Trip – Calmwater (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Gold Coast Fishing Tours, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Gold Coast Fishing Tours include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Fishing License (Boat license covers all guests onboard)

Gold Coast Fishing Tours offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Gold Coast Fishing Tours offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Gold Coast Fishing Tours include:
  • Black Jewfish
  • Bream (Black)
  • Flathead
  • King George Whiting
  • Leatherjacket
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Trevally (Giant)

Meet the Captain

Vincent Bates
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
40 Customer reviews
Response time 5 hours
Member since December 2022
Capt. Vincent runs trips out of Gold Coast aboard a 22’ Trimcraft. These waters are known for Whiting and Bream and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're jigging or spinning. With intimate knowledge of these waters, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Jewfish Black Jewfish
Bream (Black) Black Bream
Flathead Flathead
King George Whiting King George Whiting

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2000
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Trimcraft
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Fishing License
Boat license covers all guests onboard

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
You Keep Catch

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Bank Transfer

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