Reef & River Charters

4.9/5 (8 reviews)

Muriel Henchman Drive 3, Gold Coast, QL 4217, Australia–

Gold Coast, QL, Australia

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24 ft

4.9/5 (8 reviews)

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

Reef & River Charters – Gold Coast Fishing Made Easy

Join Captain Shaun for a personalised fishing experience on the beautiful Gold Coast. With years of local knowledge and a passion for the water, Shaun makes every trip enjoyable, productive, and stress‑free.

You'll target Cobia, Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Tailor, Flathead, and Spanish Mackerel, depending on the season. Your trip may include trolling, bottom fishing, or live baiting with light tackle. Shaun also fishes for his clients using jigging and lures to help locate the bite. Experienced anglers are welcome to bring their own jigging rods and lures if they'd like to join in.

Fish aboard a comfortable 24' 720 Marlin Broadbill catamaran with room for up to five passengers. Included in your trip: Quality rods, reels, and tackle; Live bait; Ice and cold bottled water.

Esky available to keep your food and drinks cool

Please bring your own food and snacks. Children are welcome, but must be supervised by a parent at all times.

All fish are humanely dispatched, bled, gilled, and gutted by Captain Shaun before being placed straight on ice to uphold top eating quality.

Remember to pack sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and any personal drinks (alcohol allowed in moderation, no glass bottles).

Book your trip with Reef & River Charters and enjoy a comfortable, professional, and rewarding day fishing on the Gold Coast.

Reef & River Charters – Gold Coast Fishing Made Easy

Fish aboard a comfortable 24' 720 Marlin Broadbill catamaran with room for up to five passengers. Included in your trip: Quality rods, reels, and tackle; Live bait; Ice and cold bottled water.

Esky available to keep your food and drinks cool

Please bring your own food and snacks. Children are welcome, but must be supervised by a parent at all times.

All fish are humanely dispatched, bled, gilled, and gutted by Captain Shaun before being placed straight on ice to uphold top eating quality.

Remember to pack sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and any personal drinks (alcohol allowed in moderation, no glass bottles).

Book your trip with Reef & River Charters and enjoy a comfortable, professional, and rewarding day fishing on the Gold Coast.

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Rating

4.9

8 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

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Rachel Hew

Australia

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Member since 2026

5.0

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Great day out with kids

Private 5 Hour – Deep Sea Fishing on April 5, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

Shaun was really lovely and patient- especially with my kids aged 5 and 6! He was pro-active in taking us to various spots, and made it all easy with supplying all bait and rods, and fixing the lines as needed. An easy going guy- lovely day!

Response from Captain

April 12, 2026

Thanks Rachel! It was nice to have you & your family onboard. Hope to get you all back on the water again chasing deep sea species!

Anton Sundstrom

Australia

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Great time in the water

Private 5 Hour – Deep Sea Fishing on March 18, 2026 • 4 adults

Captain Shaun was great. 
We were a smaller group with mixed age fishig experience.
We all caugt fish and had a really nice time   on the water. 
I would highly recommend this charter.

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Response from Captain

March 21, 2026

Thank you for your review! I hope to see you guys again in the future. Safe travels back home to Sweden 🙏

Matthew Rohan

Australia

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Good trip for the whole family

7 Hour Trip – Broadwater Fishing on April 22, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Good skipper and safe boat. Kids 5 and 6yrs old had a great time and both added to their new species list!

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Response from Captain

April 23, 2026

Thanks Matthew! I appreciate the kind review. Hopefully catch you next year for some Spanish & Wahoo 🤙

Bailey Heslop

Member since 2026

5.0

Full day charter

Private 8 Hour – Deep Sea Fishing on January 30, 2026

Best fishing charter I have done. Shaun was so welcoming and made for such a good day. I would highly recommend

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Response from Captain

February 5, 2026

Thanks for the awesome review Bailey, I look forward to the next one! Cheers mate 

Steven Hansen

Repeat angler

Australia

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Member since 2026

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2 trips

5.0

Verified

Non stop action!

Private 8 Hour – Deep Sea Fishing on March 28, 2026 • 5 adults

shawn was a top bloke, top service and he defintely knos where the good spots are! would 100% reccomend

Response from Captain

April 12, 2026

Thanks Steven! I appreciate the review. Hope to see you guys onboard in the future 🤙

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Shared - 5 Hour Deep Sea Fishing

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

US $482

Shared tour: 2 people

US $482

Shared tour: 2 people

Shared - 8 Hour Deep Sea Fishing

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

US $684

Shared tour: 2 people

US $684

Shared tour: 2 people

Private 5 Hour – Deep Sea Fishing

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

US $963