Captain

Gavin Mcgahan

Nationality: Australian
Languages: English
Experience: 16 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

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Reviews

My Charter Listings

Reelwork Sportfishing Cairns

Cairns • 34 ft • 4 persons

Trips from US $2,540

Port Douglas Sportfishing

4.8 / 5

(67 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(67 reviews)

Port Douglas • 18 ft • 5 persons

5 bookings in the past week.

Instant Confirmation

Trips from US $635

Cairns Sportfishing

4.7 / 5

(63 reviews)

4.7 / 5

(63 reviews)

Portsmith • 20 ft • 5 persons

Last booking: 6 days ago

Instant Confirmation

Trips from US $159

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 130 reviews

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Boat

4.8 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.7 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (146)

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Angler rating

5 stars		115
4 stars		8
3 stars		4
2 stars		2
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	88%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	94%
Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	84%

Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	84%

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Zane W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Perfect morning of fishing with a friendly and knowleable captain

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Inshore Reef (AM) on October 31, 2025

Zane W.

5.0 / 5

Oct 31, 2025

Half Day Trip – Inshore Reef (AM)

Perfect morning of fishing with a friendly and knowleable captain

VERIFIED

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... More

We had an awesome fishing trip with Captain Gavin out at the inshore reef off Port Douglas. The conditions were perfect, and...

Zane W. recommends Port Douglas Sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on 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

Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on October 31, 2025

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Chris B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Excellent

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Estuary (AM) on July 19, 2026

Chris B.

5.0 / 5

Jul 19, 2026

Half Day Trip – Estuary (AM)

Excellent

VERIFIED

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.

Great trip. Fishing was a bit tough due to water temp and winds outside, but Gavin’s a great bloke with tons of knowledge...

Chris B. recommends Port Douglas Sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on July 19, 2026

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

Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on July 19, 2026

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Robert S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

A bright light

VERIFIED Full day – Topwater Fishing on April 5, 2026

Robert S.

5.0 / 5

Apr 5, 2026

Full day – Topwater Fishing

A bright light

VERIFIED

Conditions and fishing were not ideal. However Gavins vibe, personality, persistence to achieve the best experience for his client shined bright. I truly will remember this experience and hope to fish with Gavin again one day. He is a top notch guide. in the end we achieved the desired result wbd caught a few ifnout target species. i highly recommend him as your choice for a fishing guide

Conditions and fishing were not ideal. However Gavins vibe, personality, persistence to achieve the best experience for his...

Robert S. recommends Cairns Sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on April 7, 2026

hey robert thanks heaps for the kind review. yes it was a bit slow today at least we still managed to turn a reel and sometimes thats fishing too thanks again i had a great time also enjoy the rest of your break here in cairns catch you next time your here in cairns cheers gavin cairns sportfishing

Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on April 7, 2026

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Colin M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Knowledgeable Captain and nice bloke

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip – Estuary Fishing(am) on September 7, 2026

Colin M.

5.0 / 5

Sep 7, 2026

Half Day Trip – Estuary Fishing(am)

Knowledgeable Captain and nice bloke

VERIFIED NEW

I had a great 4 plus hrs without success as far as catching fish. Just one of those days. We tried various locations and I enjoyed the experience. I will book again next time im up here from Vic.

I had a great 4 plus hrs without success as far as catching fish. Just one of those days. We tried various locations and I...

Colin M. recommends Cairns Sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on September 7, 2026

hi colin thanks for the kind review yes sometimes the fish win not often but yes sometimes it was a pleasure to have you on board and looking forward to having you back on board. enjoy the rest of your break here in cairns cheers gavin cairns sportfishing

Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on September 7, 2026

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Jane G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip – Inshore Reef (AM) on August 20, 2026

Jane G.

5.0 / 5

Aug 20, 2026

Half Day Trip – Inshore Reef (AM)

Great trip

VERIFIED NEW

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.

Due to weather conditions went up the estuary instead of the reef. Got to catch Finger Mark and Mangrove Jack. Saw some crocs...

Jane G. recommends Port Douglas Sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on August 21, 2026

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

Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on August 21, 2026

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