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 $2,284

Port Douglas Sportfishing

4.8 / 5

(37 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(37 reviews)

Port Douglas • 18 ft • 5 persons

Instant Confirmation

Trips from US $143

Cairns Sportfishing

4.7 / 5

(48 reviews)

4.7 / 5

(48 reviews)

Portsmith • 20 ft • 5 persons

Last booking: 10 hours ago

Instant Confirmation

Trips from US $143

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7 / 5

out of 5 stars from 85 reviews

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Boat

4.7 / 5

Crew

4.8 / 5

Experience

4.7 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (94)

Perfect morning of fishing with a friendly and knowleable captain

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Angler rating

5 stars		75
4 stars		4
3 stars		3
2 stars		2
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	85%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	93%
Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	88%

Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	88%

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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 NEW 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 NEW

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

Captain replied

Ma Regine Ceferina Luke

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED NEW Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef on October 25, 2025

Ma Regine Ceferina Luke

5.0 / 5

Oct 25, 2025

Full Day Trip – Inshore&Reef

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED NEW

We had a great fishing trip and Captain Gavin was really helpful, attentive and even teaching us on how to hooked the fish better. He was also thoughtful to my friends who were having seasickness. He made sure everyone were able to catch fish and always asked what we wanted to do for the whole trip. Can’t thank you enough for the experience and also accomodating my request to find a good fishing spot to place my late husband’s ashes in the reef. Thank you and hope to see you next year.

We had a great fishing trip and Captain Gavin was really helpful, attentive and even teaching us on how to hooked the fish...

Ma Regine Ceferina Luke recommends Cairns Sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on October 25, 2025

thank you for the kind review. yes we had a great day .didnt we .the weather was excellent. we caught some nice fish .everything was just perfect i think .enjoy the fish it will be delicious and i most certainly will look forward to having you guys on board next year cheers gavin cairns sportfishing

Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on October 25, 2025

Captain replied

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 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

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

Shaun G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fantastic morning in port douglas

VERIFIED 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

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

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Captain
Gavin Mcgahan

Hey, I'm Captain Gavin Mcgahan

My Charter Listings

Reelwork Sportfishing Cairns

Port Douglas Sportfishing

Cairns Sportfishing

Customer reviews

Perfect morning of fishing with a friendly and knowleable captain

Perfect morning of fishing with a friendly and knowleable captain

Great fishing trip!

Great fishing trip!

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

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