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.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(66 reviews)
Angler's choice
Airlie Beach
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Trips from US $671
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(42 reviews)
Angler's choice
Airlie Beach
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $162

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 108 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Kate H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Top-Notch Day on the Water with Jimโ€™s Fishing Charters

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 22, 2025
Had an absolutely fantastic day out with Jimโ€™s Fishing Charters in Airlie Beach. The service was great from start to finish,...
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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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Sandra G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 2, 2026
3 generations went on this trip and everyone agreed โ€˜best time everโ€™ waa first time the young boys had been out...
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Paul J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
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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Luke C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The perfect day!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Private on January 28, 2026
My wife hated fishing before today, now she loves itโ€ฆ. jim and adrain were so much fun. Would do it again in...
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