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Shaun Austin
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Shaun Austin

Gold Coast, Australia
Angler's choice
10+ reviews
Growing up fishing the Gold Coast and working on superyacht and fishing charters inspired me to create a private fishing experience that's relaxed, personal, and memorable. After years on the water with seasoned skippers, I wanted to offer something fresh — a friendly charter focused on quality, comfort, and good company. I'm dedicated to putting my guests onto serious fish and creating unforgettable moments out on the water. As someone who loves to travel, I know how important it is to find experiences that truly stand out, and my goal is to make every trip a highlight for you, your family, and your friends.

Charter

Rating

4.9
23 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

All reviews (23)

Showing 1 – 5 of 23 reviews
  • Sam Garland
    Sam Garland
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect trip - thanks Shaun

    Shared - 5 Hour Deep Sea Fishing • 2 adults

    This was a great charter with Shaun, who was such a good Captain and host. the weather threatened to spoil it but Shaun adapted and in the end we were able to get out to sea and had a fantastic time. shaun got us straight to a great spot when other charters were struggling. He was patient and a good teacher for me and my son. Boat and equipment was clean, tidy and plentiful.

    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the great review Sam! I hope you smashed the marathon on Sunday mate 🔥 I hope to see you again soon 👌

  • Nathalie Baumann
    Nathalie Baumann
    Repeat angler
    de
    Germany
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing morning!!

    Shared - 5 Hour Deep Sea Fishing • 2 adults

    We had the best morning! Shaun has a lot of knowledge and is really experience. During the day we caught a lot of fish which some we fed to the dolphins! We saw a lot of dolphins and whales! My husband fought for a long time with a fish but unfortunately it got sharked! We had the best time and definitely coming back!

    Response from Captain

    Thanks for booking with Reef & River Charters! It was a pleasure having you & your partner onboard! See you guys in Summer 👌

  • Hamad Al Mehairbi
    Hamad Al Mehairbi
    ae
    United Arab Emirates
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Best fishing experience ever

    Private 5 Hour – Deep Sea Fishing • 2 adults

    I’ve been fishing for years, but I’ve never experienced fish biting this quickly! I caught a longtail tuna, and Captain Shaun was incredibly friendly, helpful, and made the trip even better. I had an awesome time and will definitely be coming back to fish with him again. Highly recommend!

    Response from Captain

    Thanks for booking with Reef & River Charters! It was a pleasure having you onboard. I look forward to chasing Marlin next time 👌

  • Anthony Croft
    Anthony Croft
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    fantastic trip

    Private 5 Hour – Deep Sea Fishing • 3 adults

    We had a fantastic day out with Shaun from Reef and River Fishing Charters. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and knew exactly where to find the fish. We had a great time and caught plenty! Highly recommend Shaun if you’re looking for a fun and memorable fishing trip. Thanks again!

    Reported catch:
    Cobia
    Pink Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the review Anthony! I hope to see you guys again in the future 🤙

  • Brenda Cramer
    Brenda Cramer
    ca
    Alberta, Canada
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Wonderful small business fishing

    Private 5 Hour – Deep Sea Fishing • 4 adults

    We loved our fishing excursion. Captain Shaun was great - he needed to change our itinerary a bit to deal with bad weather - we had a smal group of us and he was able to help and assist us the whole time. We had a lovely day and caught a variety of fish — support this small business owner 100%

    Reported catch:
    Pink Snapper
    Flathead
    Response from Captain

    Thanks Brenda! It was nice to have you & your family onboard. I hope to see you all again on Reef & River Charters 🙏

Real catches shared by our community

  • Reef & River Charters
    Reef & River ChartersGold Coast, QL
    great trip
    Broughton B.
    Broughton B.
  • Reef & River Charters
    Reef & River ChartersGold Coast, QL
    Great Trip, Thanks Shaun
    Izabel L.
    Izabel L.
  • Reef & River Charters
    Reef & River ChartersGold Coast, QL
    Best fishing experience ever
    Hamad A.
    Hamad A.
  • Reef & River Charters
    Reef & River ChartersGold Coast, QL
    what a morning
    Jon C.
    Jon C.
  • Reef & River Charters
    Reef & River ChartersGold Coast, QL
    Good Day Out
    Kellum T.
    Kellum T.
  • Reef & River Charters
    Reef & River ChartersGold Coast, QL
    fantastic trip
    Anthony C.
    Anthony C.
  • Reef & River Charters
    Reef & River ChartersGold Coast, QL
    Great trip
    Adrian F.
    Adrian F.
  • Reef & River Charters
    Reef & River ChartersGold Coast, QL
    very nice trip
    Eason B.
    Eason B.
  • Reef & River Charters
    Reef & River ChartersGold Coast, QL
    Awesome experience!!!
    Scott S.
    Scott S.
  • Reef & River Charters
    Reef & River ChartersGold Coast, QL
    Good trip for the whole family
    Matthew R.
    Matthew R.

What's biting with Reef & River Charters in Gold Coast

As the currents warm, the migratory patterns change. There are fewer sharks out there and plenty of Wahoo, Tuna, Trevally, and Flathead. Sport fishers are polishing up their gear in preparation for the big game season.

Top catches for October