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
(515 reviews)
Cairns
Trips from US $77

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 515 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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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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Daniel C.
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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Dad with two kids

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on April 26, 2025
My son is a keen fisher though my younger daughter is not but both had a great time and felt confident and comfortable with...
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Max B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Aussie captain, full of knowledge

VERIFIED   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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Jiaqi T.
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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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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Heather G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Knowledgeable Skipper

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on June 20, 2025
Jacob knows the area really wellโ€ฆ Not just the fishing spots, but the croc sites, the local birdlife and animals, other boats,...
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Christine C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent experience great value

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on May 6, 2025
Jacob was knowledgeable and fantastic in helping the guests get the most out of the trip. Boat was clean and well equipped....
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