Port Douglas Sportfishing

4.8/5 (39 reviews)

1 Ashford Avenue, Port Douglas, QL 4877, Australia–

Port Douglas Sportfishing

4.8/5 (39 reviews)

1 Ashford Avenue

Port Douglas, QL, Australia

Trips & prices Targeted species Boat info What's biting What's included Contact captain

Trips & prices What's included Targeted species Boat info Reviews Contact captain

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!

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5

out of 5 stars from 39 reviews

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Boat

4.8/5

Crew

4.9/5

Experience

4.7/5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

80%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

94%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

89%

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Zane Wright

5.0

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Perfect morning of fishing with a friendly and knowleable captain

Half Day Trip – Inshore Reef (AM) on October 31, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children

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!

Response from Captain

October 31, 2025

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

Tom Patfield

5.0

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Cracking end to our week in Port!!

Full day -topwater fishing on November 16, 2025 • 2 adults

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!

Response from Captain

November 16, 2025

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

Elizabeth Zybczynski

5.0

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Awesome and amazing and awesome

Half Day Trip – Estuary (PM) on June 7, 2025 • 3 adults

The title is a direct quote from my 15 year old daughter. Gavin was an amazing captain. First is methodical approach to fishing is really cool. He explained how to get right bait, the right tide, and the spot. He has a very "be the fish" approach. One of my 15 year old twins is very into both fishing and engineering. While we waited for our fish to bite, Gavin explained how all of the equipment worked. It was incredible. My other 15 year old daughter I relaxed and enjoyed the beautiful day in the estuary. Gavin also explained how the estuary system worked and about the wildlife there as well as in the reef. Gavin is definitely a "girl dad". It was the low season and the water was cooler so we only caught one fish but it was a half meter long so it made for a plentiful and delicious dinner. Everyone will enjoy fishing with Gavin but if you have daughters this is your captain!

Response from Captain

June 9, 2025

Thank you Elizabeth for your kind review it was an absolute pleasure to have you guys on board and look forward to having you guys back on board. Enjoy the rest of your holiday here in Australia cheers Gavin portdouglas sportfishing

Shaun Groves

5.0

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fantastic morning in port douglas

Half Day Trip – Estuary (AM) on October 8, 2025 • 1 adult • 2 children

Gavin was an awesome captain. He was really knowledgable and showed us heaps of good sights in the estaury. We caught some fish, saw a croc and had a great time. My 2 kids (8 & 12) both caught a fish with Gavin’s help and had the best time! I would highly reccomend to anyone!!

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Response from Captain

October 8, 2025

Hi Shaun thanks for the kind review yes it certainly was a great time we had and was a pleasure to have you guys on board .enjoy the rest of your stay here in port and we will catch you again next time cheers Gavin portdouglas sportfishing

Krist Grasnick

5.0

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the perfect day

Full Day Trip – Outer Reef on September 30, 2025 • 2 adults

we met gav , champion bloke straight up guy caught loads of different species of fish i would definitely go with gav again and again nothing was a hassle he gets that excited that you catch the fish probably even more than yourself thanks agian gav cheers krist and Nate

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Response from Captain

September 30, 2025

Thanks for the kind review krist ,it was a pleasure to have you guys on board today and yep is was cetainly a cracker day thanks again enjoy the rest of your break and we will see you next time your up this way cheers gavin Port Douglas sportfishing

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