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 $2,309

Port Douglas Sportfishing

4.8 / 5

(31 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(31 reviews)

Port Douglas • 18 ft • 5 persons

Last booking: 4 days ago

Instant Confirmation

Trips from US $131

Cairns Sportfishing

4.7 / 5

(42 reviews)

4.7 / 5

(42 reviews)

Portsmith • 20 ft • 5 persons

2 bookings in the past week.

Instant Confirmation

Trips from US $131

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7 / 5

out of 5 stars from 73 reviews

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Boat

4.7 / 5

Crew

4.8 / 5

Experience

4.7 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (69)

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Angler rating

5 stars		65
4 stars		2
3 stars		3
2 stars		2
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	91%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	92%
Appropriate for children
	94%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	87%

Appropriate for children
	94%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	87%

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Scott K.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip – Inshore Reef (AM) on August 11, 2025

Scott K.

5.0 / 5

Aug 11, 2025

Half Day Trip – Inshore Reef (AM)

August fishing trip

VERIFIED NEW

Captain Gavin’s knowledge is second to none

Scott K. recommends Port Douglas Sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on August 11, 2025

Hi Scott thanks for the kind review it was a pleasure to have you guys on board we will catch you next time your back up this way enjoy the rest of your holiday cheers Gavin portdouglas sportfishing

Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on August 11, 2025

Hi Scott thanks for the kind review it was a pleasure to have you guys on board we will catch you next time your back up this way enjoy the rest of your holiday cheers Gavin portdouglas sportfishing

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Michael H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Estuary Fishing(am) on June 22, 2025

Michael H.

5.0 / 5

Jun 22, 2025

Half Day Trip – Estuary Fishing(am)

Great experience

VERIFIED

On a very slow day for fish taking the bait we thought we going home empty handed, but captain Gavin tried one last shot at finding the right place and my son caught a beautiful Goldband Snapper!

On a very slow day for fish taking the bait we thought we going home empty handed, but captain Gavin tried one last shot at...

Michael H. recommends Cairns Sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on June 22, 2025

Thanks for the kind review guys was a pleasure to have you guys on board today I hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation here in cairns .just a clarification on your fish species you caught today it’s a golden snapper or fingermark and well done on your technique in landing it cheers Gavin cairns sportfishing

Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on June 22, 2025

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Bridie E.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fun Family day out

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Estuary (PM) on July 24, 2025

Bridie E.

5.0 / 5

Jul 24, 2025

Half Day Trip – Estuary (PM)

Fun Family day out

VERIFIED

We had such a great time with Gav. He spent the time showing our kids all the different techniques for catching live bait and hooking different fish. I’d highly recommend this trip to anyone.

We had such a great time with Gav. He spent the time showing our kids all the different techniques for catching live bait and...

Bridie E. recommends Port Douglas Sportfishing

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Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on August 4, 2025

Hey Bridie thanks heaps for the kind review it was a pleasure to have you guys on board I had a great time also .look forward to having you guys back on board next time your in Port cheers Gavin portdouglas sportfishing

Gavin Mcgahan (The Captain)

Replied on August 4, 2025

Captain replied

Nick E.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Captain Gavin is the best

VERIFIED 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

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 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

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

Captain replied

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Gavin Mcgahan

Hey, I'm Captain Gavin Mcgahan

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Reelwork Sportfishing Cairns

Port Douglas Sportfishing

Cairns Sportfishing

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August fishing trip

August fishing trip

Great experience

Great experience

Fun Family day out

Fun Family day out

Captain Gavin is the best

Captain Gavin is the best

Great day out

Great day out

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