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 $78

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
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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Alvin L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Friendly and Knowledgeable

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on December 15, 2024
Jacob is friendly and knowledgeable about fishing spots. We caught a 70 cm Barramundi, queen fish and barracuda. He even extended...
Alvin L. recommends Gone Fishing Cairns
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Shannon D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Exceptional Charter Best in Cairns Iโ€™ve been on

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on August 14, 2024
Awesome Charter very friendly and knowledgeable Captain.Put us the fish great boat very comfortable and stable .Good quality...
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Colin H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on May 7, 2025
A bit rough with the weather but all good
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Guido B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good day out

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on November 26, 2024
Just a down to earth day out. We didnโ€™t get much, a snapper like fish, a couple of sharks and Blue Salmon that broke free...
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James W.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

GREAT SERVICE

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on November 3, 2024
communication with Jacob was good and we always received a call/message back the same day leading up to our trip. The meeting...
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