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!

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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!
70
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Gold Coast Fishing Tours

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(70 reviews)
Gold Coast
 Last booking: 39 minutes ago
Trips from US $80

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 70 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Michael M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect morning on the water.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Calmwater on May 8, 2025
Vince was very friendly and down to earth! We had amazing weather and each caught about half a dozen fish. Great trip!
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Kristy H.
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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Vince was epic!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Calmwater on April 18, 2025
We had a great time on the water today with Vince. Great guy, with great local knowledge. I highly recommend!
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Tanya M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great birthday experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Calmwater on January 18, 2025
Booked the fishing trip for my son’s 13th birthday and took 3 of his mates along. They had the best time! Caught lots of...
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Toni H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lots of action

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Calmwater on August 6, 2024
After bad weather prohibited fishing in Caines, our family was eager to get on the water in Gold Coast. Vince made sure we...
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Torrie B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Calmwater on February 1, 2025
Vincent was an absolute legend. He made the whole experience fun and educational. We caught about 5-6 different species of...
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