Captain
Jim Cole

Member since September 2020 Airlie Beach, Australia
Background
Fishing has been my obsession since I was a kid. I spent years working towards my goal of making it my career and I am eager to share my passion for fishing and our beautiful area with our customers.
Techniques
Hard body & soft plastic lures. Mix of fresh and live baits. I enjoy all facets of fishing and am always too happy to share what I have learnt over the years to help you improve your chances of landing that dream fish.

Hey, I'm Captain Jim Cole

Airlie Beach, Australia
Background
Fishing has been my obsession since I was a kid. I spent years working towards my goal of making it my career and I am eager to share my passion for fishing and our beautiful area with our customers.
Techniques
Hard body & soft plastic lures. Mix of fresh and live baits. I enjoy all facets of fishing and am always too happy to share what I have learnt over the years to help you improve your chances of landing that dream fish.
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(61 reviews)
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Airlie Beach
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Trips from US $524
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(38 reviews)
Angler's choice
Airlie Beach
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $138

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 99 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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fishing Whitsundays
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Paul J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 6, 2025
We were a party of 4 from the uk and booked a half day trip. Jim was very knowledgeable and friendly. Put us on the fish straight...
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Scott M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 2, 2025
Jim provided top notch service, great hospitality and he knew some great fishing spots. This was my first fishing charter with...
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Mark R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing Whitsundays

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on October 25, 2025
Jim was a champion had us right onto the fish and caught at least 4kg of reef fillets in 4 hours. special catch was a 65cm...
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Jenna T. F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Family memories

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Private on January 23, 2025
What can I say that best describes our fishing trip with the guys from โ€˜Airlie Beach Fishing Adventuresโ€™โ€ฆsensational!!...
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Fiona G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best fishing tour ever- highly recommend

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 18, 2025
Communication with Jim was super easy. He was extremely knowledgeable, accommodating and also helpful, patient and kind to...
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