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

My Charter Listings

Cairns
Trips from US $2,319
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(31 reviews)
Port Douglas
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $145
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(42 reviews)
Portsmith
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $145

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 73 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (69)
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Angler rating
65
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
87%
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Andrew D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Gavin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore Reef (AM) on April 22, 2025
Andrew D. recommends Port Douglas 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   Half Day Trip โ€“ Estuary (AM) on April 17, 2025
Julien M. recommends Port Douglas Sportfishing
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Andrew C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Inshore Reef on March 11, 2025
Myself and 4 sons (8-16 years old),ย  went with Gavin from port Douglas sports fishing. He was able to put us onto fish which...
Andrew C. recommends Port Douglas Sportfishing
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Timmy K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day out!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore Reef (AM) on December 30, 2024
My son and I spent the day with Gavin and he was a great Captain. Conditions were tough and he still managed to get us some...
Timmy K. recommends Port Douglas Sportfishing
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Mel D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Port Douglas Sports Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Estuary (AM) on October 2, 2024
Great experience, Captain Gavin was very experienced and taught us a lot while we were out. Caught five fish, very happy with...
Mel D. recommends Port Douglas Sportfishing
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