Gone Fishing - Cooktown

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Child Friendly
Beginners
Experienced
Individuals
Nature Based Tours
River Cruises
Sightseeing Tours
Wildlife Tours
Sunset Tours
Fishing
Fishing Boat
Safety Equipment
First Aid Equipment
GPS
Fishing Equipment
Lunch
Equipment
Refreshments
Bait & Tackle
Drinking Water
Sunscreen
Insect Repellant
Hat
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Gone Fishing specialise in guided fishing charters on the rivers, estuaries, reefs, headlands and islands around Cooktown, on the Cape York Peninsula. Using live bait, lure, fly and course fishing techniques for all the great northern and reef fish, Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Mackerel, Trevally, Queenfish, Coral Trout, Red Emperors, Nannygai and more.

Half & full day trips / MOTHERSHIPPING / Beginners to the mad keen / INTERPRETIVE & CROC SPOTTING TOURS / 20 minutes to the Great Barrier Reef / KIDS WELCOME / Owner operator / 10 YEARS LOCAL EXPERIENCE

'Gadget' provides comfort and shade and caters for up to 4 people. If fly or lure fishing a maximum of 2 people is recommended. Enjoy a personalised, professional service. Tailor-made extended charters are our speciality. Children are very welcome as are first time fishers. Travelling further north? Take advantage of a charter to develop your skills and pick up tips for your trip into Cape York. For the ultimate fishing experience we offer mothershipping to Princess Charlotte Bay and other isolated destinations. Please us the website or enquiry links for more information.

Gordon MacGregors 91cm barramundi
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Tours: Interpretive Tours See the diverse Endevaour River in a vessel designed to get up close and personal. Up to 4 people can enjoy this birdwatcher and photographers paradise. Spend a few hours on a journey from the mouth of the river to 10 miles upstream amogst the narrow creeks lined with rainforest. Crocodiles aplenty.
Local Area: You may see Estuarine Crocodiles, Turtles, Jabirus, Sea Eagles, Mangroves, Herons, Egrets, Orchids, Palms, Kingfishers, Ospreys, Brahminy Kites and a whole lot of peace, quiet and natural beauty.
Included in Tariff: Fishing Equipment, Lunch, Equipment, Refreshments, Bait & Tackle
Vessel Types: Fishing Boat
Tour Types: Nature Based Tours, River Cruises, Sightseeing Tours, Wildlife Tours, Sunset Tours
Suitable for: Beginners, Experienced, Individuals
What to Bring/Wear: Drinking Water, Sunscreen, Insect Repellant, Hat, Sunglasses
Activities: Fishing
Family Friendly: Child Friendly
Vessel Equipment: Safety Equipment, First Aid Equipment, GPS

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My first ever Barra!!

Gone Fishing - Cooktown

by Gordie (prior to 01/07/2010)

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Hi folks, Gordie here. Im that ruggedly handsome brute in the photo! Words can't describe my thoughts when I first hooked that monster, my first ever Barra!! I caught it in Lakefield National Park just after the season had opened ... Read More

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I'll be back!

Gone Fishing - Cooktown

by TotalTraveller39246809 (prior to 01/07/2010)

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I have fished the top end yearly for the last 9 years. For a change we decided on Cooktown and Mark's outfit on a friend's recommendation. Well what a great recommendation. We were there for 4 days on slow tides and windy days, yet, based on Marks local knowledge and general skill we caught more than enough to make us happy ... Read More

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Bravo!

Gone Fishing - Cooktown

by TotalTraveller39251942 (prior to 01/07/2010)

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If its satisfaction you're looking for go fishing with Mark. He taught my seven year son to fish and now he's hooked for life ! Thanks again Maestro. John and Charlie ... Read More

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My home away from home!

Gone Fishing - Cooktown

by TotalTraveller39041332874 (prior to 01/07/2010)

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I will be returning in January for my 6th time to Cooktown and a charter with Mark from Gone Fishing. I stumbled on Cooktown with my mates family after a 4wd camping trip from Brisbane and honestly , just fell in love with the place ... Read More

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Good Value

Gone Fishing - Cooktown

by Canyon Runner (prior to 01/07/2010)

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Mark, thanks for an interesting and enjoyable week. While the weather prevented us from getting much fishing on the reef, you certainly put us on to the fish in the river, with Grant getting his 1st & biggest Barra (not a metre, but a good fish) with me catching my biggest Threadfin Salmon & Big Mouth Nannygai ... Read More