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!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(70 reviews)
Gold Coast
 Last booking: 3 hours ago
Trips from US $80

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 70 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (42)
Fishing with Vincent
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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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Kristy S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3 teenagers had a good morning

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Calmwater on April 8, 2025
The three boys had a good morning out fishing they caught 4/5 each no records broken but had a good 3hrs fishing
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Nathaniel K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Top day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Calmwater on November 10, 2024
Hats off to Vince, what a legend. Knows his stuff and your in the best hands to catch fish. Great day with my sons and Vince...
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Rod H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome day fishing 🎣

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Calmwater on May 25, 2024
Thank you to captain Vince and Lana for an awesome day fishing. Ended up with 10 good size bream keepers , what started out...
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David M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Thanks Vince

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Calmwater on January 14, 2025
Vince was a great host. Thanks for making it such an enjoyable morning on the water!
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John L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Calmwater on November 2, 2024
We had a fantastic morning captain Vince was so good with my grandson giving lots of knowledge and help we both so enjoyed...
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