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Kaikoura Fishing Tours
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Kaikoura Fishing Tours

Kaikoura, New Zealand
100+ reviews
Kaikoura Fishing Tours promises you a productive day to sea. Under the guidance of Captain Tomo, you'll be in some truly capable hands, as he helps you fill the boat with plenty of delicious fish. With over 20 years of fishing experience, and 17 years guiding, he's a true outdoorsman. But he never forgets his roots. A family man, he loves to welcome kids on board, sharing his trips and tricks with them, to get them landing their first catch. Bring the whole family aboard and start fishing!

Charter

Rating

4.9
106 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (106)

Showing 1 – 5 of 106 reviews
  • Joanna Green
    Joanna Green
    nz
    New Zealand
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Brilliant!

    2 Hour Trip (PM) • 6 adults

    Caught heaps of fish and saw loads of different sea birds. We all had a great time. Crew were really lovely and super knowledgeable. The weather was even pretty decent for early Spring. Will definitely do it again. Thanks 😁

    Reported catch:
    Blue Cod
  • Reginald David Morgan
    Reginald David Morgan
    au
    Australia
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Tomo and the crew were first class, they knew their stuff and put us on the fishing grounds. I caught 32 Perch and we all went home with Crayfish, it was the best fun, we got to meet other anglers everyone was friendly, a great day on the water.

    4 hour Trip • 1 adult

    Tomo and the crew were first class, they knew their stuff and put us on the fishing grounds. I caught 32 Perch and we all went home with Crayfish, it was the best fun, we got to meet other anglers everyone was friendly, a great day on the water.

  • Chilali Hare
    Chilali Hare
    nz
    New Zealand
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    April fishing trip

    Trip for Chilali • 2 adults
  • John Anderson
    John Anderson
    ca
    Ontario, Canada
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Fishing with Kaikoura Fishing

    Trip for John • 2 adults

    The captain and crew were very attentive and helpful

  • Abram Swart
    Abram Swart
    nz
    New Zealand
    Member since 2025
    4.3
    Verified

    Good outing

    4 hour Trip • 2 adults

    Had great fun with ample fish fillets to take home , thank you

Real catches shared by our community

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    Angler proudly displaying two freshly caught rockfish while fishing on a charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Long-Tail Red Snapper (Onaga)
    Joanna G.
    Joanna G.
    Caught heaps of fish and saw loads of different sea birds. We all had a great time. Crew were really lovely and super knowledgeable. The weather was even pretty decent for early Spring. Will definitely do it again. Thanks 😁
  • Kaikoura Fishing Tours
    Kaikoura Fishing ToursKaikoura
    An angler proudly displaying a large Snapper while fishing on a charter boat in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Long-Tail Red Snapper (Onaga)
    Jackie R.
    Jackie R.
    Highlight of our trip to Kaikoura. Beautiful day spent with knowledgeable captain and crew. Caught lots of fish and crayfish! And saw dolphins and seal too. Spectacular! Highly recommend. Thank you Tomo and Rob :)
  • Kaikoura Fishing Tours
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    A scenic view from the boat showcasing fishing rods against the backdrop of a bright sun reflecting on the ocean surface.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Melanie B.
    Melanie B.
    Had a great trip out with the lads from kaikoura fishing trips They were friendly, helpful, had a good sense of humor and experts at what they do. Will definitely recommend to others 👌 A+++++
  • Kaikoura Fishing Tours
    Kaikoura Fishing ToursKaikoura
    A young child observes as adults prepare a variety of freshly caught fish on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Debbie K.
    Debbie K.
    Enjoyed the heck out of fishing with the crew Great guys, good fishing, great experience
  • Kaikoura Fishing Tours
    Kaikoura Fishing ToursKaikoura
    An angler proudly displaying two vibrant Rockfish while on a fishing trip, with a scenic ocean backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Coalfish
    Andrew W.
    Andrew W.
    Awesome trip. Would recommend these guys to anyone who wants to catch fish and have a great trip. Would definitely book again
  • Kaikoura Fishing Tours
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    An enthusiastic angler proudly displaying a large lobster while aboard a fishing charter, with fellow passengers in the background enjoying the ocean view.
    Fish 1
    Black Seabass
    Rene D.
    Rene D.
    We were on the 8 am trip and had a great time. Sea was a little rough but the crew kept an eye on us. Rigs are prepared and they take of the catch if you need… I did 😜.. Everybody catches fish👍 They make filets to take away at return. Also crayfish .. Had a tasteful BBQ for lunch and diner. Highly recommend. Would do this again👍👍
  • Kaikoura Fishing Tours
    Kaikoura Fishing ToursKaikoura
    Angler proudly displaying two bags of freshly caught fish and crab at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dogfish
    Cristina L.
    Cristina L.
    In our sea fishing adventure today, we successfully captured crayfish using lobster traps and also caught an array of fish including Blue Cod, Great Barracuda, and Red Gurnard. Setting out this morning, we returned with a substantial haul of both crayfish and fish, marking a trip of great bounty. This experience not only showcased our fishing skills and maritime knowledge but also provided an opportunity to connect directly with nature, experiencing the diversity of marine life. Undoubtedly, this will be a memorable journey, filled with discovery and the natural beauty of the ocean.
  • Kaikoura Fishing Tours
    Kaikoura Fishing ToursKaikoura
    Large family group with children gathered inside a covered fishing boat at a sunny harbor, with the marina and rocky breakwater visible behind them.
    Rireana T.
    Rireana T.
    The captain tommo and his mate sorry 😞 i have forgotten your name were very helpful and accommodating. Every was so easy for the booking to just jumping on boat. We didn't need anything bait and rods were on board ready for us to go. After catching our catch they filleted it and recommended us to take it to Coopers catch i think it was called where they cooked it to perfection 😍
  • Kaikoura Fishing Tours
    Kaikoura Fishing ToursKaikoura
    A crate filled with freshly caught lobsters, showcasing a successful day of fishing in a coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Bob P.
    Bob P.
    I highly recommend as these guys know what they are doing. Very helpful and friendly 😊
  • Kaikoura Fishing Tours
    Kaikoura Fishing ToursKaikoura
    A crate filled with freshly caught lobsters on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day of lobster fishing.
    Dean H.
    Dean H.
    Good fishing with a mixed species caught. Crew and captain were excellent. Would recommend them to anyone interested in fishing in Kaikōura.