Port Douglas Sportfishing
Port Douglas Sportfishing
There's a fish with your name on it in Port Douglas and Port Douglas sportfishing will help you catch it!
These waters are known for big Largemouth Nannygai, Spangled Emperor, Sweetlip Emperor, Cobia, Giant Trevally, Barramundi, Queenfish, Golden Trevally, Coral Trout, Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel, Longtail Tuna, and more – with any luck, they'll make your reel scream. On the day of your trip, you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light tackle. Capt. Gavin also offers topwater fishing for big GTs, just enquire about this option so this can be added to your adventure
Port Douglas Sportfishing welcomes kids aboard, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!
Your adventure begins aboard an 18' Eagle Ray center console that holds up to 5 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. Gavin will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
You will need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect. A few items to bring include sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Get in touch with Capt. Gavin below and start planning your trip today!
There's a fish with your name on it in Port Douglas and Port Douglas sportfishing will help you catch it!
These waters are known for big Largemouth Nannygai, Spangled Emperor, Sweetlip Emperor, Cobia, Giant Trevally, Barramundi, Queenfish, Golden Trevally, Coral Trout, Narrow-barred Spanish Mackerel, Longtail Tuna, and more – with any luck, they'll make your reel scream. On the day of your trip, you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light tackle. Capt. Gavin also offers topwater fishing for big GTs, just enquire about this option so this can be added to your adventure
Port Douglas Sportfishing welcomes kids aboard, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!
Your adventure begins aboard an 18' Eagle Ray center console that holds up to 5 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. Gavin will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
You will need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect. A few items to bring include sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Get in touch with Capt. Gavin below and start planning your trip today!
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We had an awesome fishing trip with Captain Gavin out at the inshore reef off Port Douglas. The conditions were perfect, and Gavin made the whole experience fun, easy, and productive. We caught a great range of reef fish throughout the morning, with plenty of action to keep everyone excited. The highlight was bringing home two beautiful coral trout, which made for an absolutely delicious lunch! Gavin’s local knowledge and professionalism really made the day. Whether you’re an experienced angler or just out for some fun on the water, I’d highly recommend a trip with Captain Gavin — a top-notch fishing charter experience in Port Douglas!
thank you heaps guys for the kind review .yes we so did have a great morning on the inshore reef with plenty being caught .it was a pleasure to have you guys on board and will hope to catch you again when in port douglas next . thanks again and enjoy thr rest of your holiday here in port cheers Gavin portdouglas sportfishing
Great trip. Fishing was a bit tough due to water temp and winds outside, but Gavin’s a great bloke with tons of knowledge about the systems in the area and goes the extra mile to get you onto fish. Great kit and boat. Caught Fingermark, Cod and even a small Jewfish up in the estuary on livies. Would thoroughly recommend. Looking forward to getting back later in the year to have another crack at it.
Hey Chris thank you for the kind review it was a pleasure to have you on board and i most certainly look forward to having you back on board enjoy the rest of your holiday here in port catch you next time cheers Gavin portdouglas sportfishing
Due to weather conditions went up the estuary instead of the reef. Got to catch Finger Mark and Mangrove Jack. Saw some crocs from a safe distance. Gavin was a great guide, very knowledgeable and friendly.
Hey Jane thank you for the kind review it was a pleasure tlo have you guys on board look forward to see you again when on holiday in port douglas again enjoy the rest of your holiday cheers Gavin portdouglas sportfishing
it was a pleasure spending the morning with Gavin fishing on the estuary. It’s obvious how skiffle Gavin is in terms of fishing techniques catching live bait knowing the best spot we had three young boys on our boat. He was great with the younger kids as well and very patient couldn’t recommend for a day out with Gavin seeing an expert at work.
Hi Alistair thank you for the kind review it was a pleasure to have you guys on board .enjoy the rest of your holiday here in port and we will catch you next time cheers Gavin portdouglas sportfishing
You’re learning off and fishing with one of FNQ’s gurus if you head out with Gav. Bloke was the best! My Mrs had never held a rod let along cast a lure into the mangroves. right in the bite window he called she landed a huge jack, probably 5mtrs from where we saw a croc slide into the water! we also cleaned up out on the reef popping for G’s and deep dropping on a few of his wonky hole marks for big Nnanygai my second time doing this charter and ill be back for years to come!!! cheers Gav great to meet ya!
Hey Tom, thanks heaps for the great review .it was a pleasure to have you guys on board, and yes, i love seeing guests catch fish and having a great time doing so . Thanks again and yes i will so look forward to having you guys on board again next year .enjoy the rest of your break here in port cheers gavin portdouglas sportfishing
FAQs about Port Douglas Sportfishing
- AU $880 per group, additional AU $220 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Estuary (AM) (4 hours)
- AU $880 per group, additional AU $220 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Estuary (PM) (4 hours)
- AU $960 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore Reef (AM) (4 hours)
- AU $960 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore Reef (PM) (4 hours)
- AU $1,350 per group - 3/4day estuary (6 hours)
- AU $1,440 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore Reef (6 hours)
- AU $1,760 per group, additional AU $220 per person after 4 guests - Full day estuary (8 hours)
- AU $1,920 per group - Full day -topwater fishing (8 hours)
- AU $1,920 per group - Full Day Trip – Outer Reef (8 hours)
- Toilet Toilet on the 6mtr vessel is a chemical toilet type
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor 102lb pinpoint xi5
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Yes we certainly do try to catch live bait and yes it is a part of the trip sometimes it's a bit harder than other times but can be quite interesting watching how it's done .and like I always say live bait is king in the estuary especially )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We don't clean your fish however we do bleed the fish and place on ice to give to you in a bag to take to the fish fillet service in town )
- Drinks (We supply a good errey of different flavoured softdrinks and bottled water )
- River fishing (We will be fishing in the local estuary and reef inner and outer depending on the trip you have chosen )
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (On the offshore trips our first spots are roughly around 1.25 hrs of travel depending on weather conditions .and then move from there )
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Barramundi
- Cobia
- Coral Trout
- Nannygai
- Queenfish
- Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
- Trevally (Giant)
- Trevally (Golden)
- Tuna (Longtail)
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Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia
I have grown up around boating and fishing, am very passionate about fishing, and love to show people of all levels and experiences in fishing and boating an absolutely awesome adventure.
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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What’s biting in Port Douglas right now
Barramundi
Cobia
Coral Trout
Nannygai
Queenfish
Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
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4.5(416)22 ftGroup size 1 - 51 - 5
+74 hour trip • 3 personsUS $602
