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
(517 reviews)
Cairns
Trips from US $79

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 517 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (428)
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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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Gary R.
Skokie, IL
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Private on February 17, 2022
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Michael N.
Cairns, Queensland
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Poor
1.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

1/2 day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared - 12:30 PM on February 12, 2018
Seemed professional, got live bait to start with. Huge problem. Jim doesnโ€™t know how to be a guide, poor communication, poor...
Michael N. does not recommend Gone Fishing Cairns
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Adam W.
Kensington Park, SA
Bad
2.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Half day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Private (AM) on December 16, 2020
Caught nothing. Spent the first hour watching the captain catch bait and we were left to do nothing while he did this. so were...
Adam W. does not recommend Gone Fishing Cairns
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David C.
Narre Warren, Victoria
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Gone fishing cairns

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared on May 2, 2016
we were on our honeymoon and had a great morning on GONE FISHING..We didnt catch any fish but it didnt matterโ€ฆthe captain...
David C. recommends Gone Fishing Cairns
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Akiko M.
Japan
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good fishing for short time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared on June 14, 2016
We had only five hours or so, but fully enjoyed fishing! The captain is so nice guy and kindly taught us how to do.
Akiko M. recommends Gone Fishing Cairns
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