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 $2,327

Port Douglas Sportfishing

4.9 / 5

(33 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(33 reviews)

Port Douglas • 18 ft • 5 persons

4 bookings in the past week.

Instant Confirmation

Trips from US $145

Cairns Sportfishing

4.7 / 5

(43 reviews)

4.7 / 5

(43 reviews)

Portsmith • 20 ft • 5 persons

2 bookings in the past week.

Instant Confirmation

Trips from US $145

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7 / 5

out of 5 stars from 76 reviews

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Boat

4.7 / 5

Crew

4.8 / 5

Experience

4.7 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (81)

+78

Angler rating

5 stars		68
4 stars		2
3 stars		3
2 stars		2
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	89%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	92%
Appropriate for children
	94%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	88%

Appropriate for children
	94%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	88%

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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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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

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

Nick C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Thanks Gavin

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip – Estuary Fishing(am) on September 6, 2025

Nick C.

5.0 / 5

Sep 6, 2025

Half Day Trip – Estuary Fishing(am)

Thanks Gavin

VERIFIED NEW

Gavin is a great guide and runs a great charter. We caught a range of species and I picked up a few tricks to take with me. Whilemluck wasn’t on our side in the Barra department, I’d still recommend Gavin to anyone after a great value charter. Thanks again.

Gavin is a great guide and runs a great charter. We caught a range of species and I picked up a few tricks to take with me....

Nick C. recommends Cairns Sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on September 7, 2025

hey nick thanks for the kind review it was a pleasure to have you on board i had a great time, too . yep barras can be a bit tough when the water temps are still a bit cold ....we still managed a bit of rod bending action to keep us smiling maybe next time for the barras enjoy the rest of your stay here in cairns cheers gavin cairns sportfishing

Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on September 7, 2025

Captain replied

Oliver B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Estuary fishing

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip – Estuary (AM) on September 29, 2025

Oliver B.

5.0 / 5

Sep 29, 2025

Half Day Trip – Estuary (AM)

Estuary fishing

VERIFIED NEW

Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Did a half day estuary fish caught fish on the trip. Had a great morning on the boat highly recommended would definitely use this operator again 5*

Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Did a half day estuary fish caught fish on the trip. Had a great morning on the...

Oliver B. recommends Port Douglas Sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on September 30, 2025

Hey Oliver thanks for the kind review it was a great morning on the estuary look forward to having you guys back again enjoy the rest of your holiday cheers Gavin portdouglas sportfishing

Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on September 30, 2025

Hey Oliver thanks for the kind review it was a great morning on the estuary look forward to having you guys back again enjoy the rest of your holiday cheers Gavin portdouglas sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan

Hey, I'm Captain Gavin Mcgahan

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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

The perfect day

The perfect day

Thanks Gavin

Thanks Gavin

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