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Gaelen Mcloughlin
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Gaelen Mcloughlin

Cairns, Australia
10+ reviews
Benefit from Gaelen's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Cairns. Join him on a thrilling fishing trip where you might reel in Barramundi, Mangrove Snapper and Tarpon. The only way to learn is to join Gaelen on the water.

Charters

Rating

4.9
18 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

All reviews (18)

Showing 1 – 5 of 18 reviews
  • Alexis Cheang
    Alexis Cheang
    au
    Australia
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Gaz was great and very patient

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults • 1 child

    We booked a half day morning fishing trip at short notice. The boat is open (eg no shelter) but weather was good so this was fine. Gaz was a good guide and very patient with my son, especially when his line got snagged. In the end, we caught 2 mangrove jacks, one 36 cm so will be dinner. We also caught a grass emporer. Gaz gutted and scaled our fish so we can cook it at our airbnb.

    Response from Captain

    thanks Alexis it was my pleasure.

  • Stephen Tillman
    Stephen Tillman
    au
    Australia
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great fishing

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults

    Awesome fshing experience. Gaz was knowledgeable, helpful, cheerful and just unexceptional guide. Would recommend to anyone.

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

    thanks mate 👍

  • David Henry
    David Henry
    au
    Australia
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    awsome fishing trip

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    I booked the trip with my son and i . Gaz took us to one of his favourite river systems where we caught all our target species, Barra, jacks, Gt’s , estuary cod and blue salmon. Gaz was a great guide and had alot of experience and would highly recommend a trip with him

    Reported catch:
    Barramundi
    Mangrove Snapper
  • David Irvine
    David Irvine
    au
    Australia
    •
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent guide

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    Gaz put us onto fish despite tough conditions Great knowledge and outstanding people skills which is whar separates a good guide from an excellent guide would definitely recommend Gaz

    Reported catch:
    Giant Trevally
    Barramundi
    Mangrove Snapper
    Flathead
    Response from Captain

    thanks Dave, it was my pleasure.

  • William-paul Taifalos
    William-paul Taifalos
    au
    Australia
    •
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    fantastic experience !!

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults • 1 child

    great experience for both my son and I! very patient with my 5 year old! very friendly snd knowledgeable would highly recommend

    Response from Captain

    it was my pleasure mate

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    Had a ball, definitely recomend
    Shane M.
    Shane M.
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    Excellent guide
    David I.
    David I.
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    fantastic experience !!
    William-paul T.
    William-paul T.
  • Creek Ninja Guided Fishing
    Creek Ninja Guided FishingPortsmith, QL
    Gaz was great and very patient
    Alexis C.
    Alexis C.
  • Creek Ninja Guided Fishing
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    Great guide
    Alistair H.
    Alistair H.
  • Creek Ninja Guided Fishing
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    Bucket list Mangrove Jack done
    Pieter V.
    Pieter V.
  • Jungle Perch Angling Adventures
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    awsome fishing trip
    David H.
    David H.
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    Good experience
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    Surina B.
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    Lachlan K.

What's biting with Jungle Perch Angling Adventures in Cairns

Spring arrives, and with it comes humidity, which will build up until the rainy season arrives in December. Heavy tackle season starts as female Black Marlin come to the reef to spawn. 

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

An angler proudly displaying a large Spotted Grouper while fishing in a scenic coastal area, with another person in the background.

A mangrove jack and an estuary cod

Jul 6, 2026 • Portsmith
Some great fish
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A young angler proudly displaying a colorful Grouper caught while fishing in a scenic coastal area.

Gold spot estuary cod

Jun 28, 2026 • Portsmith
A nice fish
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A smiling angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Snapper while fishing on a sunny day.

Half day guided fishing

Feb 26, 2026 • Portsmith
A nice golden snapper taken deep jigging by anger Surina
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An angler proudly displaying a freshly caught fish while standing in a serene river setting, showcasing a successful day of fishing.

Jungle Perch in stunning surroundings

Aug 29, 2024 • Cairns
Chris with 2 of the 6 Jungle Perch caught on a half day guided tour in picturesque tropical waters of Far north Queensland. All fish were caught casting lures.
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