Captain
Vincent Bates

Member since December 2022 Gold Coast, Australia
Background
Capt. Vincent runs trips out of Gold Coast aboard a 22’ Trimcraft. These waters are known for Whiting and Bream and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're jigging or spinning. With intimate knowledge of these waters, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Hey, I'm Captain Vincent Bates

Gold Coast, Australia
Background
Capt. Vincent runs trips out of Gold Coast aboard a 22’ Trimcraft. These waters are known for Whiting and Bream and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're jigging or spinning. With intimate knowledge of these waters, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(83 reviews)
Gold Coast
 4 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $81

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 83 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (51)
Great day out
Fulfilled my role as a Dad
Brilliant !
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Kirsty S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Exceeded expectations

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Calmwater on February 2, 2025
My son and I had never been fishing and this was the best morning out! Vince our captain was brilliant, so patient, encouraging,...
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Katy H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family-friendly fishing charter with an experienced professional

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Calmwater on July 28, 2024
I recently had the pleasure of taking my son and his friends on a fishing charter with Vince, I cannot recommend it highly...
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Alasdair J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Fun

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Calmwater on July 17, 2025
Had a great time. Vincent was a good guy, full of interesting tales and good tips. We caught lots of fish and he was happy...
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Brendon B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fulfilled my role as a Dad

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Calmwater on July 8, 2025
Itโ€™s every Dads responsibility to get their kids to catch a fish. Captain Vincent made that happen for me. Couldnโ€™t be...
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Jichang Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best fishing trip ever

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Calmwater on February 13, 2025
We came to the Gold Coast for our honeymoon and booked a fishing trip. It was a fantastic experience with great weather and...
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