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!
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Gold Coast Fishing Tours

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(85 reviews)
Gold Coast
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $82

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 85 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great mornings fishing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Kerry T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day out

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Calmwater on June 6, 2025
Vincent was great The fishing spots were good My whole family caught fish Highly recommend We will...
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Michael M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect morning on the water.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ 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:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Vince was epic!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ 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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Kristy S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3 teenagers had a good morning

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ 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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Tanya M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Great birthday experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Calmwater on January 18, 2025
Booked the fishing trip for my sonโ€™s 13th birthday and took 3 of his mates along. They had the best time! Caught lots of...
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