Charter Operator
Wild Thing Fishing Charters

Member since August 2024 Gold Coast, Australia
Background
Melinda was born in New Zealand spending her younger years surround by a large family, she was taught early about the importance of tradition and culture and loved attending the local Marae and enjoying fresh caught seafood at the Wharenui. Melinda moved to Australia aged 8 and soon came to the Gold Coast region enjoying the beaches, swimming, hunting for nippers, fishing and playing with the blue soldier crabs. Spending most of her life in southeast QLD, only moving south for family. Melinda and her family returned to the Gold Coast after some time away, missing the beauty and unique fishing this stunning location has to offer. In 2019 they made the choice to sell up their family home in VIC and purchase a fishing charter. Combining their love of fishing with their desire to run a small family business. Jackson their young son is a passionate fisherman and can often be seen at the dock greeting customers with his father. He starts his days getting ready for school and then sneaking down to the canals for a fish, and is always excited to end the day fishing. To this fishing mad family they like to think of their customers as their extended fishing family. And as such like to greet them personally. Gayle their booking lady has fast become nana Gayle to young Jackson. Gayle is always keen to help in any way she can. So please come join our family and enjoy all the that the Gold Coast has to offer.

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Gold Coast, Australia
Background
Melinda was born in New Zealand spending her younger years surround by a large family, she was taught early about the importance of tradition and culture and loved attending the local Marae and enjoying fresh caught seafood at the Wharenui. Melinda moved to Australia aged 8 and soon came to the Gold Coast region enjoying the beaches, swimming, hunting for nippers, fishing and playing with the blue soldier crabs. Spending most of her life in southeast QLD, only moving south for family. Melinda and her family returned to the Gold Coast after some time away, missing the beauty and unique fishing this stunning location has to offer. In 2019 they made the choice to sell up their family home in VIC and purchase a fishing charter. Combining their love of fishing with their desire to run a small family business. Jackson their young son is a passionate fisherman and can often be seen at the dock greeting customers with his father. He starts his days getting ready for school and then sneaking down to the canals for a fish, and is always excited to end the day fishing. To this fishing mad family they like to think of their customers as their extended fishing family. And as such like to greet them personally. Gayle their booking lady has fast become nana Gayle to young Jackson. Gayle is always keen to help in any way she can. So please come join our family and enjoy all the that the Gold Coast has to offer.
Our Team
Simon W.
Captain
Charn W.
First mate
Blake W.
First mate
Col H.
Business associate
Gayle B.
Business associate
Daren R.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(56 reviews)
Gold Coast
 13 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $113

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 56 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (60)
Wild Thing
November fishing trip
November fishing trip
+57
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
82%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
87%
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Matthew C.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Melinda

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Shared (AM) on August 17, 2025
Matthew C. recommends Wild Thing Fishing Charters
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Darryl A.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

First time on a charter

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Shared (AM) on July 24, 2025
Good crew great day out fishing the first time fishing this side of the country. Only thing for me the fish are smaller here.
Darryl A. does not recommend Wild Thing Fishing Charters
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Jason F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A reat Experience

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Shared (PM) on September 1, 2024
What a great time! The crew were excellent and deserve a pat on the back!!
Jason F. recommends Wild Thing Fishing Charters
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Malcolm K.
Bad
2.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
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Wild thing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Shared (PM) on January 18, 2025
Worst chartered boat I have been on
Malcolm K. does not recommend Wild Thing Fishing Charters
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Cyrus Z.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   September 24, 2024
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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