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
Toby 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
(70 reviews)
Gold Coast
 4 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $140

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 70 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (69)
Great Trip
Great day out on the water
Great day out on the water
+66
Angler rating
53
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
83%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish
85%
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Glen M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Melinda

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Shared (AM) on December 31, 2025
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Robert H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic day out

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Shared (PM) on August 16, 2025
Could not believe how many fish we caught. Must have been 15 with 6 4kg plus snapper. My teenage boys were stoked. Crew were...
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Steve T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What a great day

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Shared (PM) on December 18, 2025
we had a fantastic time. The guys made everything really easy for us. We took home a big bag of assorted fish as well.
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Samuel T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Todd and Toby

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Shared (PM) on December 5, 2025
It was a great day on the water with some great music. The crew was great and made sure everyone was looked after well on the...
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Tony M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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18th birthday fish

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Deep Sea Private (AM) on November 8, 2025
Awesome day thanks so much we really enjoyed our time with you guys and making my sonโ€™s 18th birthday such a memorable day
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