Gone Fishing offers all types of fishing in all environments - River, reef, estuaries, coastlands, headlands, sweetwater and islands using lure, fly, live-bait and pole fishing methods for all the great northern fish, barramundi, mangrove jack, fingermark, mackerel, trevally, bream, queenfish, grunter, mackerel, coral trout, red emperor, nanygai and tuna.

Tailor-made extended charters are our speciality. We pride ourselves on our personalised, professional service. Spend a week fishing our local rivers and reefs returning at night to your accommodation in Cooktown.

Alternatively you may wish to mothership - spend your days cruising the Cape York coast on a 64 foot fully catered luxury yacht. Fish the surrounding reefs and rivers on Gadget with Mark as your guide. This area is isolated and untouched and you are guaranteed a truly wild experience.

Four times daily flights operate from Cairns to Cooktown.

“Gadget” is a 5.3metre purpose-built aluminium punt with a 60hp Yamaha four stroke motor which caters for up to 4 fishers. A maximum of 2 people for fly/lure casting.

Half day charters are 4.5 hours and operate 7-11.30am and 1-5.30pm. Your charter is timed to make the most of the tides and fishing.

Full day charters are 9 hours and include lunch.

All charters include quality tackle, bait and refreshments.

Your guide Mark has fished the local rivers and reefs for eight years and fished the open match scene in the UK for 10 years. Marks local knowledge and expertise ensures that you get the most out of your charter.

Cooktown is an ideal spot to hone your techniques if you are thinking of continuing further into Cape York. Mark is able to show you tips and tricks that will help you get the most out of your trip north.

Please contact us for more information and pricing.