gavin is an expert fisherman - highly recommend

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  Zane Wright

  

  Australia

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  Member since 2025

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  Perfect morning of fishing with a friendly and knowleable captain

  Half Day Trip – Inshore Reef (AM) on October 31, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 children

  We had an awesome fishing trip with Captain Gavin out at the inshore reef off Port Douglas. The conditions were perfect, and Gavin made the whole experience fun, easy, and productive. We caught a great range of reef fish throughout the morning, with plenty of action to keep everyone excited. The highlight was bringing home two beautiful coral trout, which made for an absolutely delicious lunch! Gavin’s local knowledge and professionalism really made the day. Whether you’re an experienced angler or just out for some fun on the water, I’d highly recommend a trip with Captain Gavin — a top-notch fishing charter experience in Port Douglas!

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  Response from Captain

  October 31, 2025

  thank you heaps guys for the kind review .yes we so did have a great morning on the inshore reef with plenty being caught .it was a pleasure to have you guys on board and will hope to catch you again when in port douglas next . thanks again and enjoy thr rest of your holiday here in port cheers Gavin portdouglas sportfishing

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  Chris Budgen

  

  Australia

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  Member since 2023

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  5.0

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  Excellent

  Half Day Trip – Estuary (AM) on July 19, 2026 • 1 adult

  Great trip. Fishing was a bit tough due to water temp and winds outside, but Gavin’s a great bloke with tons of knowledge about the systems in the area and goes the extra mile to get you onto fish. Great kit and boat. Caught Fingermark, Cod and even a small Jewfish up in the estuary on livies. Would thoroughly recommend. Looking forward to getting back later in the year to have another crack at it.

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  Response from Captain

  July 19, 2026

  Hey Chris thank you for the kind review it was a pleasure to have you on board and i most certainly look forward to having you back on board enjoy the rest of your holiday here in port catch you next time cheers Gavin portdouglas sportfishing

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  Alastair Graham

  Repeat angler

  

  Australia

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  Member since 2024

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  2 trips

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  gavin is an expert fisherman - highly recommend

  Half Day Trip – Estuary (AM) on July 1, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 children

  it was a pleasure spending the morning with Gavin fishing on the estuary. It’s obvious how skiffle Gavin is in terms of fishing techniques catching live bait knowing the best spot we had three young boys on our boat. He was great with the younger kids as well and very patient couldn’t recommend for a day out with Gavin seeing an expert at work.

  

  Response from Captain

  July 4, 2026

  Hi Alistair thank you for the kind review it was a pleasure to have you guys on board .enjoy the rest of your holiday here in port and we will catch you next time cheers Gavin portdouglas sportfishing

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  Thomas Patfield

  Repeat angler

  

  Australia

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  Member since 2025

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  3 trips

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  Cracking end to our week in Port!!

  Full day -topwater fishing on November 16, 2025 • 2 adults

  You’re learning off and fishing with one of FNQ’s gurus if you head out with Gav. Bloke was the best! My Mrs had never held a rod let along cast a lure into the mangroves. right in the bite window he called she landed a huge jack, probably 5mtrs from where we saw a croc slide into the water! we also cleaned up out on the reef popping for G’s and deep dropping on a few of his wonky hole marks for big Nnanygai my second time doing this charter and ill be back for years to come!!! cheers Gav great to meet ya!

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  Response from Captain

  November 16, 2025

  Hey Tom, thanks heaps for the great review .it was a pleasure to have you guys on board, and yes, i love seeing guests catch fish and having a great time doing so . Thanks again and yes i will so look forward to having you guys on board again next year .enjoy the rest of your break here in port cheers gavin portdouglas sportfishing

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  William Myer

  

  Australia

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  Member since 2026

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  5.0

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  incredible guide with great knowledge of the area

  Half Day Trip – Inshore Reef (AM) on July 12, 2026 • 2 adults

  We had a tremendous and successful trip under Gavin's tutelage today. He has a great understanding of the waters we fished and made us feel safe, and taught us the right technique to land the 30+ fish we did in 4.5 hrs. I would highly recommend him and we will certainly be giving him another call when we come back.

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  Response from Captain

  July 12, 2026

  Hey William it was a pleasure to have you guys on board today and yes we had bucket loads of fun didnt we .look forward to having you guys back on board next time your here in Port. enjoy the rest of your holiday here in port cheers gavin portdouglas sportfishing