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
40
Reviews

My Charter Listings

Reelwork Sportfishing Cairns

Cairns
Trips from US $2,249

Port Douglas Sportfishing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(12 reviews)
Port Douglas
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $128

Cairns Sportfishing

Excellent
4.5 / 5
(28 reviews)
Portsmith
 Last booking: 10 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $128

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 40 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (49)
Excellent day out
Excellent day out
Gavin is an excellent guide
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
85%
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Ryan D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Legend

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Estuary (PM) on November 6, 2024
Gavin was grouse, very well set up boat; took us to some great spots and nailed a few fish. Also a really nice bloke! Next...
Ryan D. recommends Port Douglas Sportfishing
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Matt H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Gavin is an excellent guide

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Estuary (AM) on January 8, 2025
Live and dead bait through the estuary. Low receding tide conditions tough but he still put us on some fish and was great company...
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Melissa S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day of fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Inshore&Reef on December 28, 2024
A big Thank you to Gavin. This was an awesome fishing trip with a great captain who was happy to share his knowledge and experience...
Melissa S. recommends Cairns Sportfishing
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Adrian C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic morning on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Estuary Fishing(am) on November 27, 2024
Gavin had a beautiful boat and plan for our mornings fishing. We tried varied spots and caught some sharks and a Cod. Nothing...
Adrian C. recommends Cairns Sportfishing
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Julien M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Estuary (AM) on April 17, 2025
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