Charter Operator
Gone Fishing Cairns

Member since October 2015 Cairns, Australia
Background
Captain Jacob and Captain Russel have extensive knowledge of the local area, having lived here for over 25 years. They have been fishing in the Cairns inlet for over 18 years.
Techniques
I live and breathe fishing from live bait fishing for barramundi to trolling for giant black marlin of the continental shelf, there's no type of fishing I won't try or do

Hey, we're Gone Fishing Cairns

Cairns, Australia
Background
Captain Jacob and Captain Russel have extensive knowledge of the local area, having lived here for over 25 years. They have been fishing in the Cairns inlet for over 18 years.
Techniques
I live and breathe fishing from live bait fishing for barramundi to trolling for giant black marlin of the continental shelf, there's no type of fishing I won't try or do

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(495 reviews)
Cairns
Trips from US $76

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 495 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (409)
Great Aussie captain, full of knowledge
Great Aussie captain, full of knowledge
Excellent fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
63%
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Max B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Aussie captain, full of knowledge

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on January 24, 2025
The day was great and well organised. Plenty of space on the boat and a chiller full of ice to keep drinks and food cold. Captain...
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Luke S.
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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Excellent fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on January 23, 2025
Jacob was a fantastic skipper and took us to some of his favourite fishing spots. Everyone on the boat was able to catch a...
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Jiaqi T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A fishing trip you never forget

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on December 4, 2024
What makes my trip so wonderful: 1. Captain Jacob is nice and capable to handle any situation. 2. There are so...
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Michelle P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Epic Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on December 19, 2024
What a magnificent trip. The experience was second to none. Jacob made the experience one to never forget. Highly recommend...
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Michael S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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8yo son first time

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Shared on October 8, 2024
Personally, I couldnโ€™t have asked for a better day with the good company of Jacob. He made my Sons trip very memorable...
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