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 $2,276

Port Douglas Sportfishing

4.8 / 5

(26 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(26 reviews)

Port Douglas • 18 ft • 5 persons

2 bookings in the past week.

Instant Confirmation

Trips from US $129

Cairns Sportfishing

4.6 / 5

(38 reviews)

4.6 / 5

(38 reviews)

Portsmith • 20 ft • 5 persons

2 bookings in the past week.

Instant Confirmation

Trips from US $129

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7 / 5

out of 5 stars from 64 reviews

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Boat

4.7 / 5

Crew

4.8 / 5

Experience

4.7 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (61)

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Angler rating

5 stars		56
4 stars		2
3 stars		3
2 stars		2
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	90%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	91%
Appropriate for children
	93%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	87%

Appropriate for children
	93%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
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

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Olivia F.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fun day out with Gavin

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip – Inshore Reef (AM) on July 15, 2025

Olivia F.

5.0 / 5

Jul 15, 2025

Half Day Trip – Inshore Reef (AM)

Fun day out with Gavin

VERIFIED NEW

Thanks Gavin, we had such a fun day. So patient and helpful. Making sure we went to different areas to ensure we caught some fish and also taught us amateurs how to fish. Would definitely recommend and can’t wait to come back to PD to go out and try the outer reef. Thanks Gavin!

Thanks Gavin, we had such a fun day. So patient and helpful. Making sure we went to different areas to ensure we caught some...

Olivia F. recommends Port Douglas Sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on July 15, 2025

Hi Olivia thanks for the kind review .it was a pleasure to have you guys on board and I’m so glad you had a great time. I did too Look forward to having you guys back on board we will catch you next time enjoy the rest of your stay here in Port Douglas cheers Gavin portdouglas sportfishing

Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on July 15, 2025

Captain replied

William S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great morning, great captain!

VERIFIED Half day trip -estuary fishing (pm) on August 12, 2024

William S.

5.0 / 5

Aug 12, 2024

Half day trip -estuary fishing (pm)

Great morning, great captain!

VERIFIED

Unfortunately, we had a bit of a quiet morning out with Capt Gavin, although somewhat my fault for fishing in the estuary during the winter. Otherwise, beautiful morning out in the estuary Captain Gavin is about as knowledgeable about his craft as one could get, and really worked towards getting a fish on the line. He’s definitely got a lot of passion for fishing, and shows it too Will definitely return to try out the reef fishing next time I’m in town with a bit more time... More

Unfortunately, we had a bit of a quiet morning out with Capt Gavin, although somewhat my fault for fishing in the estuary during...

William S. recommends Cairns Sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on August 15, 2024

Hi William thanks for the kind words in your review .it was a pleasure to have you and your mum on board today and are looking forward to having you back on the boat again .enjoy the rest of your time in Australia cheers Gavin cairns sportfishing

Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on August 15, 2024

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Nick E.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Captain Gavin is the best

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip – Inshore Reef (PM) on July 15, 2025

Nick E.

5.0 / 5

Jul 15, 2025

Half Day Trip – Inshore Reef (PM)

Captain Gavin is the best

VERIFIED NEW

Magnificent afternoon. Captain Gavin knows every inch of the reef, is a great communicator, great with my teenagers, and a great bloke. Couldn’t endorse this more highly.

Magnificent afternoon. Captain Gavin knows every inch of the reef, is a great communicator, great with my teenagers, and a...

Nick E. recommends Port Douglas Sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on July 15, 2025

Hi Nick thank you for the kind review it was a pleasure to have you guys on board and yes I had a great time too .we will catch next time I hope you have a great time for the rest of your vacation here in Port Douglas cheers capt Gavin portdouglas sportfishing

Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on July 15, 2025

Captain replied

Matt W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great day out

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip – Estuary (PM) on July 8, 2025

Matt W.

5.0 / 5

Jul 8, 2025

Half Day Trip – Estuary (PM)

Great day out

VERIFIED NEW

Gavin was very friendly and knowledgeable. He knew all the good spots and taught us some new techniques. Caught a few fish and. Learnt some new things at the same time. Great day out overall.

Gavin was very friendly and knowledgeable. He knew all the good spots and taught us some new techniques. Caught a few fish...

Matt W. recommends Port Douglas Sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on July 9, 2025

Thanks for the kind review Matt was a pleasure to have you guys on board enjoy the rest of your holiday we will catch you next time cheers Gavin portdouglas sportfishing

Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on July 9, 2025

Thanks for the kind review Matt was a pleasure to have you guys on board enjoy the rest of your holiday we will catch you next time cheers Gavin portdouglas sportfishing

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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

Fun day out with Gavin

Fun day out with Gavin

Great morning, great captain!

Great morning, great captain!

Captain Gavin is the best

Captain Gavin is the best

Great day out

Great day out

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