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
104
Reviews
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Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(64 reviews)
Angler's choice
Airlie Beach
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $636

Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(40 reviews)
Angler's choice
Airlie Beach
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Trips from US $154

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 104 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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John B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day out

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Private on May 25, 2025
Jim and Jake were excellent and put us on the fish for a great catch
John B. recommends Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures
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Iain B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip PM - Shared on July 2, 2025
Iain B. recommends Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures
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Mitch C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Shared on May 20, 2025
Mitch C. recommends Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures
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Andrew C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome day out

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared on April 1, 2025
Had a great day out with Captin Jim. Caught some awesome fish, would highly recommend.
Andrew C. recommends Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures
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Clayton W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Shared on January 16, 2025
Clayton W. recommends Airlie Beach Fishing Adventures
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