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Jane Guise
Jane Guise
nz
New Zealand
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified

Great trip

Half Day Trip – Inshore Reef (AM)5 adults3 children

Due to weather conditions went up the estuary instead of the reef. Got to catch Finger Mark and Mangrove Jack. Saw some crocs from a safe distance. Gavin was a great guide, very knowledgeable and friendly.

Response from Captain

Hey Jane thank you for the kind review it was a pleasure tlo have you guys on board look forward to see you again when on holiday in port douglas again enjoy the rest of your holiday cheers Gavin portdouglas sportfishing

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Port Douglas Sportfishing
Port Douglas Sportfishing
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18 ft
Group size 1 - 5
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4 hour trip • 5 persons
US $611

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4.8
69 reviews
4.8
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4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 97%
    Family friendly
  • 100%
    Friendly captain
  • 97%
    Good boat
  • 97%
    Recommended
  • 90%
    Caught fish

All reviews (69)

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  • Gavin Chau
    Gavin Chau
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Tough conditions but great trip!

    Half Day Trip – Inshore Reef (PM) • 4 adults • 2 children

    Water temps dropped and fishing conditions were tough but captain Gavin did everything he could to get us onto some quality fish. In the end we managed a nice jack and a gold spot cod. Learned a lot about fishing in FNQ and at the end of the day the captain kindly gave us the left over livies and gave us some pointers on where and when to fish them landbased.

    Response from Captain

    hey gavin thank you for your kind review was a pleasure to have you guys on board enjoy the rest of your holiday here in port and wewill catch you next time your hete in port cheers gavin portdouglas sportfishing

  • Zane Wright
    Zane Wright
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect morning of fishing with a friendly and knowleable captain

    Half Day Trip – Inshore Reef (AM) • 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!

    Response from Captain

    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

  • Chris Budgen
    Chris Budgen
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent

    Half Day Trip – Estuary (AM) • 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.

    Reported Catch
    Fingermark Bream
    Response from Captain

    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

  • Alastair Graham
    Alastair Graham
    Repeat angler
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    gavin is an expert fisherman - highly recommend

    Half Day Trip – Estuary (AM) • 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

    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

  • Thomas Patfield
    Thomas Patfield
    Repeat angler
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Cracking end to our week in Port!!

    Full day -topwater fishing • 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!

    Response from Captain

    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