Captain

Gavin Mcgahan

Nationality: Australian
Languages: English
Experience: 15 years

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Captain
Gavin Mcgahan

Member since December 2023 Cairns, Australia

Background: 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.
Techniques: Light tackle sport fishing and Heavy tackle marlin fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Gavin Mcgahan

Cairns, Australia

Background: 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.
Techniques: Light tackle sport fishing and Heavy tackle marlin fishing

Reviews

My Charter Listings

Reelwork Sportfishing Cairns

Cairns • 34 ft • 4 persons

Trips from US $2,291

Port Douglas Sportfishing

4.8 / 5

(35 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(35 reviews)

Port Douglas • 18 ft • 5 persons

Last booking: 2 days ago

Instant Confirmation

Trips from US $143

Cairns Sportfishing

4.7 / 5

(46 reviews)

4.7 / 5

(46 reviews)

Portsmith • 20 ft • 5 persons

4 bookings in the past week.

Instant Confirmation

Trips from US $143

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7 / 5

out of 5 stars from 81 reviews

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Boat

4.7 / 5

Crew

4.8 / 5

Experience

4.7 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (81)

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Angler rating

5 stars		72
4 stars		3
3 stars		3
2 stars		2
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	87%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	93%
Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	87%

Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	87%

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Elizabeth Z.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Awesome and amazing and awesome

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Estuary (PM) on June 7, 2025

Elizabeth Z.

5.0 / 5

Jun 7, 2025

Half Day Trip – Estuary (PM)

Awesome and amazing and awesome

VERIFIED

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... More

The title is a direct quote from my 15 year old daughter. Gavin was an amazing captain. First is methodical approach...

Elizabeth Z. recommends Port Douglas Sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on 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

Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on June 9, 2025

Captain replied

Leya D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great day out on the water

VERIFIED NEW Full day – Topwater Fishing on September 24, 2025

Leya D.

5.0 / 5

Sep 24, 2025

Full day – Topwater Fishing

Great day out on the water

VERIFIED NEW

Spent a day fishing in the estuary with Gavin. While this wasn’t our first choice the weather had other plans and we found ourselves fishing throughout the estuary for the day and had a great time doing it. 2 spots had lots of nibbles and kept us busy. Gavin was knowledgeable and professional. Would definitely recommend.

Spent a day fishing in the estuary with Gavin. While this wasn’t our first choice the weather had other plans and we found...

Leya D. recommends Cairns Sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on September 26, 2025

hi Leya thank you for the kind review it was a pleasure to have you guys on board and yes we certainly had fun .enjoy the rest of your holiday here in Cairns and enjoy the fish cheers Gavin cairns sportfishing

Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on September 26, 2025

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Shaun G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fantastic morning in port douglas

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip – Estuary (AM) on October 8, 2025

Shaun G.

5.0 / 5

Oct 8, 2025

Half Day Trip – Estuary (AM)

Fantastic morning in port douglas

VERIFIED NEW

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!!

Gavin was an awesome captain. He was really knowledgable and showed us heaps of good sights in the estaury. We caught some...

Shaun G. recommends Port Douglas Sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on 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

Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on October 8, 2025

Captain replied

Matt S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Gavin is a great skipper and finds the fish

VERIFIED NEW Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef on October 3, 2025

Matt S.

5.0 / 5

Oct 3, 2025

Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef

Gavin is a great skipper and finds the fish

VERIFIED NEW

We had a great day out with Gavin. He was patient with teaching the young fisherman on the boat how to catch fish and put us on several spots holding fish which was fantastic. Overall great day and highly reconmended for new and seasoned anglers. Thank yoh Gavin.

We had a great day out with Gavin. He was patient with teaching the young fisherman on the boat how to catch fish and put us...

Matt S. recommends Cairns Sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on October 4, 2025

Hi matt thanks heaps for the kind review yes what a great day we had. It was a pleasure to have you guys on board. i hope you enjoy the fish and hope to catch you again cheers gavin cairns sportfishing

Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on October 4, 2025

Captain replied

Krist G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

The perfect day

VERIFIED NEW Full Day Trip – Outer Reef on September 30, 2025

Krist G.

5.0 / 5

Sep 30, 2025

Full Day Trip – Outer Reef

The perfect day

VERIFIED NEW

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

we met gav , champion bloke straight up guy caught loads of different species of fish i would definitely go with...

Krist G. recommends Port Douglas Sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on 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

Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on September 30, 2025

Captain replied

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Gavin Mcgahan

Hey, I'm Captain Gavin Mcgahan

My Charter Listings

Reelwork Sportfishing Cairns

Port Douglas Sportfishing

Cairns Sportfishing

Customer reviews

Awesome and amazing and awesome

Awesome and amazing and awesome

Great day out on the water

Great day out on the water

Fantastic morning in port douglas

Fantastic morning in port douglas

Gavin is a great skipper and finds the fish

Gavin is a great skipper and finds the fish

The perfect day

The perfect day

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