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
(448 reviews)
Cairns
 3 bookings in the past week.
trips from US $77

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 448 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (354)
Great local knowledge
Great local knowledge
Great crew!
+351
Angler rating
345
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5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
61%
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Grant V.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great morning out

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on March 21, 2024
Jacob was very friendly and knowledgeable and easy to get along with. One Golden Travelly and a Dhu fish (small) was caught
Grant V. recommends Gone Fishing Cairns
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Jennifer H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic day out fishing. Caught fish. Had a laugh and made new friends

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Shared on November 6, 2023
Would highly recommend this fishing trip to anyone travelling to Cairns. The skipper is so friendly and accomodating. He gave...
Jennifer H. recommends Gone Fishing Cairns
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Janice S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on April 2, 2024
We had a lovely time, it was just unfortunate that there was no fish. Great photos of the bay though
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Maria T.
Sydney, New South Wales
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day morning with Capt. Jakob - Greg with his Blue Salmon

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on May 13, 2023
Both Greg and Eddy had a great time. Although it was cloudy and rained, they had fun and enjoyed their time on board. They...
Maria T. recommends Gone Fishing Cairns
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Troy K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day Out!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on February 8, 2024
Had a great day with Jacob from Gone Fishing Cairns.ย  A well set up vessel perfect for fishing and we were well looked after....
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